The Earth, Moon, and Sun

An area of gas on the sun that is cooler than the gases around them is called?

• solar flare

• aurora

• sunspot

• shooting star

Both the Earth and the Moon have a ____________  .

• Atmosphere containing oxygen.

• Rocky surface covered with landforms.

• Flowing water in oceans and rivers.

• Fossils and fossil fuels under the surface.

Among the Earth, Sun, and Moon, what makes the Earth unique? Only the Earth –

• can generate energy.

• lacks an atmosphere.

• is made mostly of rock.

• contains water in liquid form.

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A student created a diagram to compare the characteristics of the Earth and the Moon. Which of the following characteristics could be placed in the center part of the diagram?

• Orbits another object

• Strong gravitational pull

• Rotates every 24 hours

• Has a thick atmosphere

Which of the following experiences solar flares and sun spots?

• The Sun

• The Moon

• The Earth

What is the name for the Moon's orbit around the Earth?

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Orbitation

• Navigation

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Guess what? Both the Earth and Moon have a super cool feature that makes them stand out from the blazing Sun. Can you figure out what it is?

• Spherical shape

• Rotate on an axis

• Rocky crust and surface

• Found in our Solar System

Name one characteristic that both Sun and the Moon share.

Ready to explore the cosmos? Here's a fun challenge for you: Which of the following celestial wonders is primarily made up of gas?

• Sun

• Earth

• Moon

• Mars

Guess what? Both Earth and the Moon share a cool characteristic! Can you figure out what it is?

• Atmosphere

• Liquid Water

• Extreme temperatures

• Rotates