Physical Characteristics of the Sun, Earth, and Moon

What is the approximate diameter of the Sun?

• 100,000 kilometers

• 2.5 million kilometers

• 500,000 kilometers

• 1.4 million kilometers

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Compare the size of the Earth to the size of the Moon.

• The Earth is about 3.7 times larger than the Moon.

• The Earth is about 2.5 times larger than the Moon.

• The Moon is about 10 times larger than the Earth.

• The Earth is the same size as the Moon.

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Identify one physical characteristic that is unique to the Sun.

• Square shape

• Corona

• Green color

• Magnetic field

How does the gravity on the Moon compare to the gravity on Earth?

• 2/3

• Equal

• 1/2

• 1/6th

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Explain the difference in the surface temperature of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.

• The surface temperature of the Sun is much higher than that of the Earth and the Moon.

• The surface temperature of the Sun is lower than that of the Earth and the Moon.

• The surface temperature of the Moon is much higher than that of the Sun and the Earth.

• The surface temperature of the Earth is much higher than that of the Sun and the Moon.

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What is the primary source of light for the Earth?

• Moon

• Sun

• Stars

• Fire

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Describe the atmosphere of the Earth and how it differs from the atmosphere of the Moon.

• The atmosphere of the Earth is very thin and consists mainly of helium and hydrogen, while the atmosphere of the Moon is similar to that of Earth.

• The atmosphere of the Earth is composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen, while the atmosphere of the Moon is very thin and consists mostly of helium, neon, and hydrogen.

• The atmosphere of the Earth is composed of nitrogen and carbon monoxide, while the atmosphere of the Moon is thick and contains a lot of nitrogen.

• The atmosphere of the Earth is made up of water vapor and carbon dioxide, while the atmosphere of the Moon is dense and contains a lot of oxygen.

Identify one way in which the Earth and the Moon are similar in terms of physical characteristics.

• Gaseous surface

• Liquid surface

• Rocky surface

• Metallic surface

Explain the difference in the orbit of the Earth and the orbit of the Moon around the Sun.

• The Earth orbits the Sun in an elliptical path, while the Moon orbits the Earth in a slightly elliptical path.

• The Earth orbits the Moon in a circular path, while the Moon orbits the Sun in an elliptical path.

• The Earth orbits the Sun in a straight line, while the Moon orbits the Earth in a circular path.

• The Earth and the Moon both orbit the Sun in a circular path.

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Compare the magnetic field of the Earth to the magnetic field of the Sun.

• The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of water in its oceans, while the Sun's magnetic field is generated by the movement of clouds in its atmosphere.

• The Earth's magnetic field is weaker than the Sun's magnetic field.

• The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of gases in its atmosphere, while the Sun's magnetic field is generated by the movement of rocks in its core.

• The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the movement of molten iron in its outer core, while the Sun's magnetic field is generated by the movement of plasma in its interior.