Unit 4 Review Game

Out of the following sports equipment, which one resembles the size of Earth?

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Answer explanation

Earth- Tennis Ball

Mercury- Ping Pong Ball

Jupiter- Bowling Ball

Sun- Basketball

What does the rotation of the Earth cause?

• Seasons

• Tides

• Day and Night

• Phases of the Moon

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What is the name of this space object?

• Mars Rover

• International Space Station

• Space Launcher

• Rocket

Answer explanation

The Mars Rover explores the planet and takes pictures of its territory!

Phases of the Moon are caused by...

• The moon rising and setting

• The moon's orbit around Earth

• Earth's orbit around the sun

• Earth's tilt

Answer explanation

The moon's orbit around Earth causes the phases of the moon

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What does heliocentric mean?

• The Moon orbits the Solar System

• The Earth is the center of the Solar System

• There are 8 planets in the Solar System

• The Sun is the center of the Solar System

Answer explanation

Heliocentric is the theory by Nicolaus Copernicus that states:

The Sun is the center of the Solar System

Helio = Sun

Centric = Center

Which of the following protect Earth from solar radiation?

• Atmosphere

• Polar Ice Caps

• Liquid Water

• Magnetic Field

• Rocky Surface

Answer explanation

Earth's Atmosphere and Magnetic Field are a shield from solar radiation!

Which of the following moons would have the strongest gravitational pull?

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Answer explanation

The LARGER the object, the STRONGER the gravitational pull

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Which of the following allow us to live on Earth

• Shape of Earth's Orbit

• One Day is 24 Hours

• Distance from the Sun

• One Year is 365 Days

• Rock and Water Surface of Earth

Answer explanation

We are the PERFECT distance from the sun. Not too close. Not too far. We also could not live without the water on Earth!

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Draw a circle around the full moon

Draw a box around the new moon

Answer explanation

Moon #1 is the New Moon

Moon #3 is the Full Moon

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Asteroids are...

• Solid

• Gaseous

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