Space Unit Test

Why do the stars and sun appear to move across the sky?

• Because the Earth rotates on its axis.

• Because the stars and sun move around the Earth.

• Because the Earth revolves around the sun.

• Because the stars and sun are stationary.

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Explain why there are different seasons on Earth.

• Due to the Earth's distance from the sun.

• Because of the Earth's tilt on its axis.

• Because the sun changes its position.

• Due to the Earth's rotation speed.

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Why does the moon seem to change shape over time?

• Because it rotates on its axis.

• Because of the Earth's shadow.

• Because of its phases as it orbits Earth.

• Because it changes size.

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Compare and contrast lunar and solar eclipses.

• Both occur when the Earth is between the sun and the moon.

• A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, while a solar eclipse occurs when the moon is between the sun and the Earth.

• Both occur when the moon is between the sun and the Earth.

• A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the moon is between the sun and the Earth.

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How is the solar system held together?

• By the gravitational pull of the sun.

• By the magnetic fields of the planets.

• By the rotation of the planets.

• By the light from the sun.

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Identify the characteristics of terrestrial planets.

• They are large and made mostly of gas.

• They have solid, rocky surfaces.

• They have rings and many moons.

• They are farthest from the sun.

What are the characteristics of gas planets?

• They are small and have rocky surfaces.

• They are large and made mostly of gas.

• They have no moons.

• They are closest to the sun.

Explain how the Earth's tilt affects the seasons.

• It changes the distance between the Earth and the sun.

• It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of energy due to sunlight throughout the year.

• It affects the speed of Earth's rotation.

• It changes the Earth's orbit around the sun.

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Describe the process of a solar eclipse.

• The Earth moves between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight.

• The moon moves between the sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on Earth.

• The sun moves between the Earth and the moon, blocking the moon.

• The Earth and moon align side by side with the sun.

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Analyze why the moon's phases are predictable.

• Because the moon's orbit is irregular.

• Because the moon's orbit around Earth is consistent and regular.

• Because the Earth's rotation affects the moon's phases.

• Because the sun's position changes.

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