Sun, Earth, Moon

Why do we only see one side of the Moon?

• because the amount of time it takes the Moon to make one rotation and one revolution is the exact same

• because the amount of time it takes the Moon to make one rotation and one revolution is the exact same

• because the amount of time it takes the Moon to make one rotation and one revolution is the exact same

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What is the Sun?

• An aestroid

• A star

• A planet

Sun appears to rise in the__________and set in the ________.

• West, East

• East, East

• East, West

• West, West

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Which of the following are characteristics of the Sun?

• Made up of gas

• light and thermal energy

• Star

• All of the above

What is a REVOLUTION?

• When one object orbits around another object

• When one object rotates in place on an axis

• When two objects spin around each other

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

• 24 hours

• 24 days

• 365 days

• 28 days

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The moon does not produce any light. Yet we can we see the moon in the sky. Why?

• Moon reflecting Earth's light

• Earth reflecting the Moon's light

• Moon reflecting the Sun's light

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Which force keeps the planets orbiting the Sun?

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Wind

• Electricity

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Approximately how long does it take from new moon to the next new moon?

• 24 hourd

• 365 days

• 12 days

• 28 days

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How long does it take the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

• 24 days

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 28 days