Sun, Earth, and Moon TEKS 5.8

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Earth moving closer and further from the Sun

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• Changes in the Sun's brightness

• The Sun moving around the Earth

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 7 days

• 30 days

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What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The distance between the Earth and the Sun

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The Moon blocking the Sun

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If the Earth wasn't tilted, what would happen?

• The Earth would not revolve around the Sun

• There would be no day and night

• Days would be longer

• We would experience only one season

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What does the demonstration with a globe and lamp represent?

• The Sun's rotation on its axis

• The phases of the Moon

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

• The Earth's rotation and revolution around the Sun

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere, while climate refers to the average conditions over longer periods.

• Weather affects only local areas, while climate affects the entire planet.

• Weather is only about temperature, while climate includes patterns of precipitation.

• Climate can change in a few days, but weather patterns take years to change.

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How do the Sun and the ocean interact in the water cycle?

• The Sun's gravity pulls ocean water into the atmosphere, starting the water cycle.

• The Sun heats the ocean, causing evaporation and contributing to the water cycle.

• The ocean absorbs sunlight, preventing the water cycle from occurring.

• The Sun cools the ocean water, causing it to sink and create ocean currents.

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How often does Earth rotate on its axis?

• Once every month

• Once every 12 hours

• Once approximately every 24 hours

• Once every 48 hours

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What causes the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky?

• The Sun's rotation around the Earth

• The Sun's orbit around the Milky Way

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

• Earth's rotation on its axis

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Which of the following is NOT a physical characteristic that the Sun, Earth, and Moon share?

• They all rotate.

• They all have an atmosphere.

• They all reflect sunlight.

• They all have their own orbit.