Sun, Earth, and Moon

Earth is a planet with a solid surface that is most covered by water. It has landforms such as mountains, volcanoes, and deltas. The Earth's surface changes constantly because of the water cycle, weathering and erosion, and the actions of living things. Which is also true about the Moon?

• The Moon is a planet with volcanoes

• The Moon has a solid surface

• The surface of the Moon is constantly changing

• The Moon has mountains and deltas

A teacher makes a list of statements about the Sun, Moon, and Earth on a dry erase board. Which of the following are characteristics of both the Moon and the Earth?

• The Moon and Earth are the center of the solar system

• The Moon and Earth are composed of 34 % iron, 29.5% oxygen, 15.2% silicon, 12.7% magnesium, and other metals

• The Moon and Earth both have rocky surfaces

• The Moon and Earth are composed of 70% hydrogen, 28% helium, and 2 % other metals.

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Which of the following are characteristics of the Moon?

• A, E, F, G

• C, D, J

• B, D, H

• A, C, F, H

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Astronauts in the International Space Station observe the Earth from space. The Earth produces no light, yet can be seen in space. What description of the properties of the solar system best explains the observations?

• The Earth reflects the light generated by the Sun

• The Earth reflects the light generated by the Moon

• The Earth reflects light generated from distant stars

• The Earth reflects light generated from the space station

Which most likely caused the features of the Moon's surface that can be seen from Earth without a telescope?

• Wind erosion

• Water erosion

• Astronaut equipment

• Meteorite impacts

This a picture of the surface of the Moon. Why are there more craters on the Moon than on Earth?

• Earth is protected by its atmosphere

• The Moon is smaller than Earth

• Meteorites have never struck Earth

• The Moon has a weaker gravitational force

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What material is most like the surface of the Moon?

• A nutrient rich loam soil

• A hard, smooth clay soil

• A moist, soft mud

• A dry, rocky gravel

The moon, the Sun, and Earth have different physical characteristics. Which of these best describe a physical characteristic of the Sun?

• It is solid and has many layers

• It rotates on its axis every 24 hours

• It is mostly made of hydrogen and helium

• It is smaller and has less gravity than Earth or the moon.

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Which of the listed characteristics describe both Earth and the moon?

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Which characteristic best describes the Sun?

• Thin atmosphere

• Made of hydrogen and helium

• Made of solid and liquid

• Rocky with many craters