Space

Which of these explains the correct movement in space?

• The Sun revolves around the planets.

• The planets revolve around their moons.

• The Sun revolves only around the Earth.

• The planets revolve around the Sun.

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How does gravitational force affect the planets?

• Gravity has no effect on the planets.

• A planet's orbit is determined by centrifugal force.

• The Sun's gravity determines the orbital path of the planets.

• A planet's orbit is determined by its size, not gravitational force.

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How are the Moon and Earth different?

• The moon is a star and the Earth is a planet.

• The moon is a natural satellite and the Earth is a planet.

• The moon has an atmosphere and the Earth does not.

• The moon does not revolve and the Earth does.

Which of these is a similarity between the Earth and Moon?

• Both have water, soil, and life.

• Both have atmospheres and changing weather.

• Both have rocky surfaces.

• Both are made of gases.

What is the primary factor that causes the phases of the moon?

• The Earth's shadow on the moon

• The moon's rotation

• The moon's orbit around the Earth

• The sun's movement across the sky

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What is the term for the path that the Earth takes as it revolves around the Sun?

• Axis

• Orbit

• Cycle

• Rotation

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What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbiting

• Wobbling

The Sun...

• provides light and heat to Earth.

• is made up of burning gases.

• is our closest star in the Solar System.

• All of the above.

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Why do we have seasons?

• The Earth revolves around the Sun, and its axis is tilted.

• The Earth rotates on its tilted axis.

• The Sun moves across the sky each day.

• The Earth changes directions four times a year.

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Which explains why the Sun and stars appear to move?

• Earth is rotating on its axis.

• Earth is revolving around the Sun.

• The moon is revolving around the Earth.

• The Milky Way is moving.

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