5.8C/D: Investigating Sun, Earth, and Moon Systems

Why does erosion happen on Earth, but not on the Moon?

• The Moon does not receive enough sunlight to erode

• The Moon does not experience wind or rain

• The rock on the Moon is too hard to erode

• Erosion occurs only where there is plant and animal life

How often does the cycle in the diagram occur?

• hourly

• daily

• weekly

• monthly

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Some physical characteristics of the Sun are listed below.

The Sun is:

* Medium-sized star

*110 times the size of Earth

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Which characteristic accurately completes the list?

• Rocky Core

• Liquid water

• Many Craters

• Gas Atmosphere

Based on their geographical location which of the following states would experience the sunset last?

• North Carolina

• Texas

• North Dakota

• California

Which statement correctly describes a physical characteristic of the moon?

• The moon is made of hot gases

• The moon is covered with many craters

• The moon has many bodies of liquid

• The moon has the ability to give off its own light

Ann was on a camping trip and noticed that the stars seemed to change position during the night. What explains the apparent movement of the stars?

• Earth's revolution makes it appear the stars are moving

• The stars are moving away from the Earth

• Earth's rotation makes it appear the stars are moving

• The Milky Way is moving

What do the Earth and Moon have in common?

• They both have the same gases in their atomosphere

• Gravity is the force that keeps them both in their orbits

• The surface gravity of the Earth and Moon is the same

• Earth and Moon both have one natural satellite

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At which of these points is it midnight?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Four students have drawn and labeled on the chalkboard. Which drawing best shows the cause of day and night on Earth?

• Earth revolving around the sun

• The sun orbiting the Earth

• The moon moving between Earth and the Sun

• Earth rotating on its axis

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What is unique about the Earth and the Moon?

• Earth is the only planet in our solar system with on Moon

• Earth's moon is the only moon that reflects light

• Earth's moon is the only one the moves around a planet in a predictable cycle

• Earth's moon is the only on visible from Earth

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