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Structure and Function of Solar System Review Game
Structure and Function of Solar System Review Game
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Planets travel in...Because of Gravity
Outer Rings
Lanes
Predictable Paths
Around the Milky Way
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_____ keep planets traveling in their predictable orbits.
Magic
Gravity
The Stars
The Moons
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True or False: The orbits of most of the planets can best be described as being Elliptical
True
False
4
During a Solar eclipse ...
we only are seeing the Dark Side of the Moon from Earth
the Earth is directly between Moon and Sun
the Moon is blocked by Earth's shadow
the Moon is directly between Earth and Sun
5
Earth completes one complete trip around the Sun in about 365 days. This is referred to as one
revolution
day
lunar cycle
rotation
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During a Lunar Eclipse ...
the Moon is at a 90 degree angle with respect to Earth & Sun
the Moon is directly between the Earth and Sun
Earth is directly between the Moon and the Sun
the Sun is blocked by Earth's shadow
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The portion of the Earth that recieves the most sunlight is currently experiencing
Fall
Spring
Winter
Summer
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A day and 1 year, as units of time, are based on the revolving and rotation of...
the Moon
All of these answers are correct
the Sun
the Earth
9
It is generally warmer in the Summer months here than in the Winter months because ...
The Earth is tilted away from the Moon
The Earth is tilted towards the Sun
The Earth is tilted away from the Sun
The Moon is tilted towards the Sun
10
What is the reason that the Earth is receiving more direct sunlight?
Because the earth is rotating constantly
Because the Sun is revolving around the Earth in its orbit
Because of its tilted position around the sun
Because the earth is revolving around the moon
11
The Sun can be classified as a...
Ball of fire
Average sized star
Giant Planet
Super Nova
12
The moon appears to be different shapes at different times. This is because of...
The moon is not moving
The Moon rotates, while the Earth does not
The moon is revolving around the earth
The moon looks different?
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Which Planet number is the Earth from the Sun?
3
4
1
5
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What is the best way to describe the movement of Moon and Earth in our Solar System?
The Moon and Earth rotate around the Sun
The Moon and Earth revolve around the Sun together
The Moon orbits the Earth
The Moon Moves
15
Which statement best explains why there are seasons on Earth?
Earth's orbit is slightly circular
Clouds are more frequent during Winter months
Earth's tilt remains fixed as it revolves around Sun
Earth's tilt remains fixed as it revolves around Moon
16
The positions of Earth, Moon, and Sun in the diagram below would result in ...
Lunar eclipse
Solar eclipse
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Which event closely coincides with one month?
The period of one Earth rotation
The period of one Earth revolution
The period of Moon's revolution around the Sun
The period of the Phases of the Moon
