5.Earth-Space Science: Earth's Place in the Solar System

Question 1

How much time do we say has passed once the Earth completes a revolution around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Question 2

Earth's revolution around the Sun causes which of the following patterns?

Accepted Answer

seasonal changes

Question 3

About how long does it take Earth to make one complete revolution?

Accepted Answer

365.25 days

Question 4

Which of the following planets is NOT a terrestrial planet like Earth?

Accepted Answer

Neptune

Question 5

T/F: There is one side of the moon we can never see from Earth.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 6

What best explains the sunrise on earth?

Accepted Answer

the Sun rises in the East

Question 7

What evidence did scientists use to determine that Earth's age is about 4.6 billion years?

Accepted Answer

rock strata

Question 8

Approximately how often does Earth rotate on its axis?

Accepted Answer

every day

Question 9

When looking at it from Earth, why does the Sun appear larger & brighter than other stars?

Accepted Answer

it is closer

Question 10

What force is responsible for keeping Earth in orbit the Sun?

Accepted Answer

gravity

Question 11

Which correctly describes the composition of the planet Earth?

Accepted Answer

it is a terrestrial planet

Question 12

What is considered to be a natural satellite of Earth?

Accepted Answer

the moon

Question 13

What do the terrestrial planets have in common?

Accepted Answer

a crust, mantle, and core on the interior

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