Exploring the Sun, Moon, and Earth

What is the closest star to Earth?

• The Big Dipper

• The Sun

• Sirius

• The Moon

Which phase of the moon occurs when the entire moon is illuminated as seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365 days

• 10 years

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What causes the different phases of the moon?

• The Earth's shadow

• The moon's rotation

• The moon's orbit around Earth

• The Sun's position

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Which layer of the Earth is liquid?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Earth's Core

• Stars

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

• 24 hours

• 7 days

• 27.3 days

• 365 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the term for the path that Earth follows around the Sun?

• Axis

• Orbit

• Rotation

• Revolution

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

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Tilt

Which of the following is the largest?

• Earth

• Moon

• Sun

• Mars

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