3rd Grade Sun Earth Moon

Almost all of the natural light on Earth’s surface comes from the _________ .

• planets

• moon

• sun

• Jupiter

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The Sun is mostly composed of hydrogen and ____________ .

• helium

• oxygen

• mercury

• rocks

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The Earth ___________ the sun.

• orbits or revolves around

• rotates

• spins

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The Moon ___________ the Earth.

• orbits or revolves around

• rotates

• spins

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The Earth spins on its _____________ .

• axis

• equator

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Which of the following is a star?

• Saturn

• Earth

• Sun

• Moon

The Sun is composed completely of– 

• gases

• rocks

• planets

• clouds

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All of the following are descriptions of the Sun EXCEPT: 

• A star made of different gases

• Much smaller than Earth

• Source of energy for the water cycle

• Gives light and heat energy to Earth

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What does the Sun provide to Earth?

• Thermal energy

• Sound energy

• Mechanical energy

• Electrical energy

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The Sun is classified as a _________ .

• comet

• planet

• moon

• star