Sun, Earth, and Moon

Which materials would most accurately model the light from the Sun causing the day/night cycle on Earth and the Moon phases?

• A laser pointer for the Sun, a large beach ball for the Earth, and a large beach ball for the Moon

• A laser pointer for the Sun, a large beach ball for the Earth, and a small golf ball for the Moon

• A flashlight for the Sun, a large beach ball for the Earth, and a large beach ball for the Moon

• A flashlight for the Sun, a large beach ball for the Earth, and a small golf ball for the Moon

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Identify the appropriate label for the areas marked 1, 2, and 3 in the Venn diagram above.

• 1 Moon, 2 Earth, 3 Sun

• 1 Sun, 2 Earth, 3 Moon

• 1 Earth, 2 Moon, 3 Sun

• 1 Sun, 2 Moon, 3 Earth

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Which characteristic would best replace the X in the Physical Characteristics of the Earth and Moon chart above?

• One revolution is 27.3 days

• Consists of about 70% Hydrogen

• Has craters

• Experiences high and low tides

Earth is a planet with a solid surface that is most covered by water. It has landforms such as mountains, volcanoes, and deltas. The Earth's surface changes constantly because of the water cycle, weathering and erosion, and the actions of living things. Which is also true about the Moon?

• The Moon is a planet with volcanoes

• The Moon has a solid surface

• The surface of the Moon is constantly changing

• The Moon has mountains and deltas

A teacher makes a list of statements about the Sun, Moon, and Earth on a dry erase board. Which of the following are characteristics of both the Moon and the Earth?

• The Moon and Earth are the center of the solar system

• The Moon and Earth are composed of 34 % iron, 29.5% oxygen, 15.2% silicon, 12.7% magnesium, and other metals

• The Moon and Earth both have rocky surfaces

• The Moon and Earth are composed of 70% hydrogen, 28% helium, and 2 % other metals.

A student was making a list of notes about the Moon. Which of these motes is about the Sun rather than the Moon?

• It has extreme temperatures. Temperatures are extremely warm at day but cool down when the Sun goes down.

• It has greater mass than any other object in the Solar System

• It orbits Earth

• The surface is covered with craters, rocks, and solar dust

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Which of the following are characteristics of the Moon?

• A, E, F, G

• C, D, J

• B, D, H

• A, C, F, H

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Maria is making a model of the solar system of her science class. She had three foam balls that will represent the Sun, Earth, and Moon. Which foam balls would Maria use to represent the size differences between Earth, Moon, and Sun?

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Astronauts in the International Space Station observe the Earth from space. The Earth produces no light, yet can be seen in space. What description of the properties of the solar system best explains the observations?

• The Earth reflects the light generated by the Sun

• The Earth reflects the light generated by the Moon

• The Earth reflects light generated from distant stars

• The Earth reflects light generated from the space station

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Which most likely caused the features of the Moon's surface that can be seen from Earth without a telescope?

• Wind erosion

• Water erosion

• Astronaut equipment

• Meteorite impacts

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