Sun, Earth, and Moon

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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What characteristic do the Earth and Moon share that makes them different from the Sun?

• Spherical shape

• Rotate on an axis

• Rocky crust and surface

• Found in our Solar System

How would you describe the moon's surface?

• rocky

• smooth

• gassy

• dense

The moon has none of which of the following?

• water and rocks

• air and rocks

• water and air

• mountains or air

Which of the following diagrams is the most accurate representation of Earth's relationship with the Sun and the Moon?

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True of False: A lunar eclipse is when the moon passes into Earth's shadow, causing the light to not hit the moon. The order would be: Sun - Earth - Moon.

• True

• False

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Celestial event that occurs when the Moon moves into Earth's shadow.

• solar storm

• blackout

• lunar eclipse

• solar eclipse

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During a total lunar eclipse the moon is in Earth’s

• corona.

• penumbra.

• umbra.

• orbit.

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I will study my Earth, Moon, and Sun interactive notebook for my quiz tomorrow.

• Yes

• No

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During a lunar eclipse, what color does the moon appear?

• White

• Red-orange

Answer explanation

During a lunar eclipse, the moon appears red-orange due to the Earth's atmosphere scattering sunlight and filtering out blue light, leaving the red-orange hues to be reflected onto the moon.

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