Earth in Space and Time

What does a galaxy consist of?

• gas, dust, and many stars

• planets only

• dust and stars

• asteroids only

What is the name of our home galaxy?

• Three Musketeers

• Inner Planets

• Outer Planets

• Milky Way

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What is one characteristic of inner planets

• farther from the Sun

• longer years

• made of rock and metal

• farther from each other

How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth

• one year

• one month

• one day

• one week

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What is one characteristic of outer planets?

• close distance to the Sun

• thick atmosphere

• hotter temperature

• shorter years

What object in space is made of rock and metal that revolves around a star?

• planet

• moon

• asteroid

• comet

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What do all planets have in common?

• round shaped, rotates on axis, and revolves around a star

• round shaped

• has moons and rings

• rotates on an axis

How long does Earth take to rotate on its axis?

• one day

• one year

• one month

• one week

What happens during a New moon phase?

• the moon is between the Sun and Earth while appearing dark

• Earth is between the Sun and the moon while appearing bright

• when the left side of the moon is lit

• when the right side of moon is lit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

• one week

• one year

• one day

• one month

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