Earth & Space Review

Rotate means . . .

• block sunlight

• spin on its axis

• rise in the east

• travel in a path

Seasons happen because of . . .

• the Earth's tilt

• the Earth's revolution

• Neither of these cause the seasons.

• Both of these cause the seasons.

What is true of our sun? (Choose all that apply.)

• It is the largest star.

• It is the only star in our solar system.

• It is an average star.

• It is the center of our solar system.

• It is the brightest and hottest star.

Why do some stars appear brighter than others when we see them in our evening sky?

• Some stars are farther apart from Earth than others.

• Some stars are closer to Earth than others.

• Some stars are illuminated by other stars.

How much time does it take for Earth to make one rotation?

• 1 day

• 24 hours

• 23 hours, 56 minutes & 4 seconds

• All of the above

How long does it take for Earth to make one revolution around the sun?

• 364 days

• 366 days

• 365.25 days

• 365.50 days

The Earth revolves around the sun in a(n) . . .

• angular orbit

• parallel orbit

• elliptical orbit

• perpendicular orbit

What do the Earth and moon have in common?

• sphere shape & made of rock with craters

• rotates on axis in our solar system

• located between the asteroid belt and sun

• All of the above

Which is the correct order from smallest to largest?

• Universe, star, galaxy, solar system

• solar system, Universe, star, solar system

• Universe, galaxy, solar system, star

• star, solar system, galaxy, Universe

Why does the moon have more craters than Earth?

•  The moon has less of an atmosphere than Earth.

• The Earth has less of an atmosphere than the moon.