What do all the planets in the solar system have in common?

They are all satellites of the Sun.

Earth has water on its surface, the moon has none. What is a possible explanation for this?

Water would evaporate because it is so hot on the Moon.

Which best explains why earth has seasons?

Earth revolves on a tilted axis.

What do the planets in the solar system have in common with Earth's Moon?

They reflect the light of the Sun.

What causes the tides?

The gravitational pull from the Moon.

The Moon's orbit around Earth has an effect on ocean tides. What best defines orbit?

The path one object takes as it moves around another.

Which statement about telescopes is true?

Telescopes can be used to observe the stars and planets.

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GR 4 -- Solar System

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1
How will your shadow appear as you walk toward the Sun?
short and directly beneath you
long and behind you
long and to your right
short but a little behind you
2
What do all the planets in the solar system have in common?
They are all satellites of the Sun.
They are all stars.
They are all the same size.
They all have moons.
3
Earth has water on its surface, the moon has none. What is a possible explanation for this?
It is too cold on the Moon.
The surface of the Moon is covered in craters.
The Moon is too close to the Earth.
Water would evaporate because it is so hot on the Moon.
4
During which season is the northern hemisphere farthest from the Sun?
summer
winter
spring
autumn
5
Which best explains why the system of 8 planets is called the Solar System?
because the Sun heats each of them
because they all orbit the Sun
because they each have a sun
because the Sun is the biggest one
6
Which of the following is the result of the rotation of Earth?
cloud formation
weather
the seasons
day and night
7
Which is true about the Earth and Sun?
They both release water into space.
They both consist of layers.
They are both close to the Moon.
They are both made of rock.
8
The Moon appears to shine in the sky because of...
its own light.
the Sun.
other stars.
its craters.
9
Which of these is caused by Earth's revolution around the Sun?
day and night
the lunar phases
the seasons
the water cycle
10
Which accurately describes one rotation of Earth?
60 minutes
24 hours
30 days
365 1/4 days
11
Which best explains why earth has seasons?
Earth revolves on a tilted axis.
Earth has oxygen in its atmosphere.
Earth orbits around the Sun.
Earth is in close proximity to the Sun.
12
What do the planets in the solar system have in common with Earth's Moon?
They are small and cold.
They reflect the light of the Sun.
They each have craters and mountains.
They have oxygen and water.
13
What are the names of the inner planets in order of distance from the Sun?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Earth, Mercury, Mars, Venus
Venus, Earth, Mars, Mercury
Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars
14
What causes the tides?
The gravity of the ocean's waters.
Earth's own gravity.
The gravitational pull from the Moon.
The gravitational pull from the Sun.
15
The Moon's orbit around Earth has an effect on ocean tides. What best defines orbit?
The path one object takes as it moves around another.
The angle at which a sphere is tilted.
The spinning of a sphere on an axis.
The act of an object moving towards another object.
16
Which statement about telescopes is true?
Telescopes can be used to observe the stars and planets.
Telescopes make far away objects appear smaller.
Telescopes are only used in science labs.
Telescopes can not be used to observe a solar eclipse.
17
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Earth
Mercury
Venus
Mars
18
How would Darius's shadow look if he went onto the playground at noon?
longer than in the summer
longer than in the afternoon
he would not have one
very short
19
In what direction does the Sun appear to travel across the sky?
from north to south
from south to north
from east to west
from west to east

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