Earth, Moon, Sun, and Stars

The _____________ is the closest star to the Earth.

• North Star

• moon

• Sun

• blue star

A pattern or grouping of stars that represent objects or people are called

• star chart

• constellation

• seasons

How long does it take for the moon to orbit around the Earth?

• 1 year

• 1 week

• 1 month

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Stars are always in the sky even though you can't see them during the day.

• True

• False

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The __________ is made up of rock.

• moon

• sun

• stars

• galaxy

The sun and the objects in space that orbit around the sun make up the ___________________.

• Solar System

• Moon

• Earth

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The moon creats it's own light.

• True

• False

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What is the pattern of changes the moon goes through as it travels around the Earth called?

• reflection

• sun phases

• moon phases

• full moon

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How long does it take for the Earth to Revolve around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 24 days

• 365 days

• 28 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How often do each of these phases of the moon appear?

• yearly

• monthly

• every day

• every six month

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