Selected Response - Sun, Earth, and Moon System

A student constructs a model showing the Sun, Earth, and Moon system. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• The Moon orbits the Earth.

• The Earth orbits the Moon.

• The Sun orbits the Earth.

• The Sun orbits the Moon.

A diagram of the Solar System is shown. Which two planets are furthest from the Sun? Select TWO correct answers.

• A. Venus

• B. Mercury

• C. Jupiter

• D. Earth

• E. Saturn

The diagram shows the 5 planets closest to the Sun. Label 'A' represents the planet ________.

• Earth

• Neptune

• Mars

• Mercury

The diagram shows the 5 planets closest to the Sun. Label 'B' represents the planet ________.

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

The diagram shows the 5 planets closest to the Sun. Label 'C' represents the planet ________.

• Mars

• Venus

• Mercury

• Earth

The diagram shows the 5 planets closest to the Sun. Label 'D' represents the planet ________.

• Mars

• Venus

• Mercury

• Jupiter

The diagram shows the 5 planets closest to the Sun. Label 'E' represents the planet ________.

• Venus

• Mercury

• Jupiter

• Mars

Which planet is farther from the Sun than Mars, but closer than Neptune?

• Earth

• Uranus

• Venus

• Mercury

A student would like to use the following sports equipment to create a model of the Earth, Sun, and Moon system. Which ball would best represent the Sun?

• ping pong ball

• basketball

• tennis ball

A student would like to use the following sports equipment to create a model of the Earth, Sun, and Moon system. Which ball would best represent the Earth?

• ping pong ball

• basketball

• tennis ball