Space

What does the word "orbit" mean?

• to push something making it move

• to move in a straight line

• to repeatedly travel around an object

• to spin

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How does the moon move?

• it doesn't move

• the Earth orbits the moon

• the moon orbits the sun

• the moon orbits the Earth

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What is the actual shape of the moon?

• a sphere

• a circle

• a half circle

• a crescent

What is the sun?

• a planet

• a star

• a moon

• a meteor

How long does it take the Earth to orbit the sun?

• a day

• a week

• a month

• a year

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Why is the moon so bright?

• it reflects the sun's light

• it makes its own light

• it is a ball of burning gas

• electricity

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How many moons could fit inside the Earth?

• 4

• 8

• 12

• one million

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How many Earths could fit inside of the Sun?

• 4

• 8

• 12

• one million

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Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Earth

• Mars

• Venus

• Mercury

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Which planet is the smallest planet?

• Mars

• Earth

• Mercury

• Venus

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