Earth Place in the Universe

• B

• C

• B AND C

• A AND B

• It is a lunar eclipse, in which the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

• It is a solar eclipse, in which the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

• It is a solar eclipse, in which the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.

• It is a lunar eclipse, in which the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.

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• We would not have seasons like we do now.

• There would be no day and night, just days.

• A year would be longer than 365 days.

• Days would be shorter than 24 hours.

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• Crescent

• Full

• New

• Waxing

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Many of the stars we see in the night sky are called giants. They put out more energy and burn millions of times brighter than the Sun. Why does the Sun appear much larger and brighter from Earth than blue giant stars?

• It is larger.

• It is closer.

• It is a different color.

• It is a different temperature.

How does Earth′s location in the solar system make it suitable for sustaining life?

• Earth′s distance from the sun is just right for maintaining life supporting temperatures.

• Earth′s distance from the moon is just right for creating predictable ocean tides.

• Earth′s distance from other planets helps create an abundance of liquid water.

• Earth′s distance from other planets helps create a breathable atmosphere.

Why is Earth more likely to support human life than the other planets in our solar system?

• It receives more of the sun′s radiation.

• It rotates once every 24 hours.

• It has oxygen and water.

• It has a molten core.

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Why is Earth, unlike Mercury, able to sustain life?

• Earth has an atmosphere, while Mercury has no atmosphere.

• Earth has a moon, while Mercury has no moon.

• Earth is closer to the sun than Mercury.

• Earth is a smaller planet than Mercury.

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What is the primary reason Earth is able to support life compared to other planets in our solar system?

• Earth has a strong magnetic field.

• Earth has a breathable atmosphere.

• Earth is the closest planet to the Sun.

• Earth has a large number of volcanoes.

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Which of the following best describes Earth's position in the Milky Way galaxy?

• Earth is located at the center of the Milky Way.

• Earth is located in one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way.

• Earth is located in the halo of the Milky Way.

• Earth is located in the bulge of the Milky Way.

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