The Earth-Sun-Moon System

(a)   is the study of the universe beyond Earth.

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The Earth spins and moves around the Sun. The spinning of Earth is called (a)   ?

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True or False

Astronomers are scientist who study: birds, planets, stars and hurricanes

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Astronomers study planets, the solar system, stars and galaxies.

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Draw the planet that is called the "Blue Planet"

Earth completes a rotation every ______ hours.

• 365

• 48

• 24

• 5

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About how long does it take Earth to complete one revolution?

• 27.3 days

• 24 hours

• 14 days

• 1 year

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How is the moon illuminated?

• It produces its own light

• It reflects light from the Sun

• It transforms energy into light

• It absorbs light from the Earth

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What occurs when the moon blocks the view of the Sun?

• neap tide

• spring tide

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

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Which event occurs during high tide?

• All of Earth's oceans levels rise

• The moon's orbit is closer to Earth

• The gravity of the Sun and moon cause the Earth's crust and water to bulge

• Earth's crust and water are being pulled in opposite directions by the Sun and moon

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Look at the image of the moon. Which moon phase does it show?

• full moon

• third quarter

• waxing gibbous

• waning crescent

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