Which describes the relative sizes of the Earth, Sun, and Moon?

The Sun is the biggest, followed by the Earth, and then Moon

The definition of rotation is

The spinning of a space body on its axis

The definition of revolution is

The movement of one space body around another

A force that pulls all objects toward each other

Why do we use models?

They are a practical way to study things that are too large

A huge sphere of very hot gases

Which describes the Earth?

A star that revolves around the Sun

What makes up our solar system

The Sun, and all objects that move around it

Where is the Sun located?

At the center of the solar system

The definition of an orbit is

The path one object in space takes around another object.

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Which describes the relative sizes of the Earth, Sun, and Moon?
The Sun is the smallest followed by the Earth, and then Moon
The Sun is the biggest, followed by the Earth, and then Moon
The Earth is the biggest, followed by the Sun, and then Moon
The Moon is the biggest, followed by the Sun, and then Earth
2
The definition of rotation is
The path one object in space takes around another object.
The spinning of a space body on its axis
The axis the Earth spins on
The movement of one space body around another
3
The definition of revolution is
The spinning of a space body on its axis
The axis the Earth spins on
The movement of one space body around another
The path one object in space takes around another object.
4
What is gravity?
A force that pulls all objects toward each other
A force that is on all planets
A group of parts that work together
A magnetic force
5
Why do we use models?
They are the exact replica of the object we are making
They are a practical way to study things that are too large
They are fun to make
They are a practical way to model all objects
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What is an imaginary line through the center of a body?
Universe
Galaxy
Axis
Orbit
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What is a group of parts that work together?
Sun
System
Model
Scale model
8
What is a star?
Small lights in the sky
A huge sphere of very hot gases
A bright yellow light
9
Which describes the Earth?
A start that orbits around all of the planets.
A star that revolves around the Sun
A star that revolves around the Moon
10
What makes up our solar system
Black holes
Continents, oceans, and rivers
States, Countries, and Cities
The Sun, and all objects that move around it
11
What does a start look like when it is closer to the observer?
More dull and smaller
Bigger and Brighter
The same as when it is further away.
12
Where is the Sun located?
At the center of the universe
At the center of the solar system
At the center of the galaxy
At the center of the Earth
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The definition of an orbit is
The path one object in space takes around another object.
The movement of one space body around another.
The axis the Earth spins on
The spinning of a space body on its axis

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