Solar System

A ________ uses a telescope to study objects in space.

• astronaut

• astronomer

• cosmonaut

• astrologer

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How long does it take for earth to orbit the sun?

• 24 hours

• 1 day

• 28 days

• 365 days

The imaginary line that runs through the north an south poles of the Earth is the _________.

• equator

• revolution

• axis of earth

• orbit of earth

What kind of eclipse is shown in the diagram?

• a solar eclipse

• an orbital eclipse

• a lunar eclipse

• a shadow eclipse

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Why does the moon shine in the night sky?

• It reflects the sun's light

• It makes its own light

• It reflects light from earth

• It absorbs light from the sun and stars

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Which picture shows the third quarter phase of the moon?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What four planets are rocky and closest to the sun?

​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

• Mercury
• Venus
• Earth
• Mars
• Neptune
• Saturn
• Jupiter
• Uranus

What is at the center of the Solar system?

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What causes the dark shapes on the moon's surface?

Explain what causes the new moon phase.

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