Earth and Moon Quiz

How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

• 365 days

• 27.3 days

• 24 hours

• 29 days

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What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Oval-shaped

• Circular

• Square

• Triangular

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What does a crescent Moon look like?

• A banana or a big smile

• A full circle

• A straight line

• A triangle

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What causes day and night on Earth?

• Earth's spin on its axis

• Earth's orbit around the Sun

• The Moon's phases

• The Sun's movement

What is the main reason for different seasons on Earth?

• Earth's tilt

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• The Moon's phases

• The Sun's size

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What does a Quarter Moon look like?

• A full circle

• Half a circle

• A crescent

• A triangle

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What are stars made of?

• Ice

• Gas

• Rock

• Metal

How do we measure star distances?

• In kilometers

• In miles

• In light-years

• In meters

What are space probes?

• Machines that orbit Earth

• Robots we send to explore space

• Telescopes

• Satellites

What do stars make on their own?

• Light and heat

• Water and air

• Rocks and ice

• Plants and animals

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