Unit 7 Sun, Earth, Moon STAAR Review

Which of these best shows that the Earth revolves around the sun as the moon revolves around the Earth?

• Picture A
• Picture B
• Picture C
• Picture D

The Earth is rotating on its axis, creating _____

• the 12 months
• the years
• the seasons
• day and night

In what direction does the Sun appear to rise every morning?

• North
• East
• West
• South

About how much time does it take the Earth to complete one rotation?

• 24 hours
• 7 days
• 28 days
• 1 year

Which part of Earth is experiencing night?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Why does it appear that the Sun moves across the sky?

• Sun revolving on its axis once approximately every 24 hours
• Earth revolving on its axis once approximately every 24 hours
• Sun rotating on its axis once approximately every 24 hours
• Earth rotating on its axis once approximately every 24 hours

How long does it take for the Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun?

• one day
• one week
• one month
• one year

Has gravity

• Sun
• Moon
• Earth
• All 3

Causes a liquid to turn into a gas (evaporation)

• Sun
• Sun and Earth
• Moon and Earth 
• All 3

If a tennis ball is used to model the Earth, which of the following might be used to model the moon?

• Beach ball
• Golf ball
• Hot air balloon
• Basketball