Life on Earth depends on the Sun because:

The Sun’s energy keeps the Earth warm.

Which of the following is not a true statement?

The Sun revolves around the Earth

The sun appears brighter and larger than the stars seen in the night sky because

The Earth is much closer to the sun than other stars in the sky.

Which of the following statements about planets in our solar system is true?

Mars is colder than the Earth because it is farther from the sun.

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Third Grade Solar System Review

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1
Life on Earth depends on the Sun because:
The Earth’s gravity keeps the Sun in Orbit.
The Sun spins around the Earth.
The Sun does not help life on Earth.
The Sun’s energy keeps the Earth warm.
2
What tool do you use to measure temperature?
none of the above
wind vane
thermomether
scale
3
Which of these statements BEST describes the Sun?
a ball of hot, glowing gas
orbits the earth
solid rock
It has a shiny surface that reflects light.
4
Which of the following describes the Sun?
Space
Moon
Star
Planet
5
I am closer to the sun than Earth. I am farther from the sun than Mercury. What planet am I?
Neptune
Earth
Mercury
Venus
6
Which types of energy are provided by the Sun?
light and thermal
light and mechanical
sound and mechanical
light and sound
7
What force keeps all the planets in orbit?
magnetism
pull
push
gravity
8
To measure the amount of precipitation you use a
thermomether
bucket balance
rain gauge
scale
9
The measure the wind you use a
thermomether
wind vane
meter stick
balance
10
Which of the following is not a true statement?
The sun is the center of the solar system
The Sun revolves around the Earth
The earth revolves around the Sun
the moon orbits the earth
11
The sun appears brighter and larger than the stars seen in the night sky because
none of these
The sun is far away
the sun is the largest star in the universe
The Earth is much closer to the sun than other stars in the sky.
12
What planet do we live on?
The Sun
Mars
Neptune
Earth
13
Which planet is farthest from the Sun?
Neptune
Mars
Jupiter
Mercury
14
What is the correct order of the inner planets?
mercury, venus, earth, mars
mercury, earth, mars, neptune
jupiter, neptune, uranus
venus, mars, earth, mercury
15
Which of the following statements about planets in our solar system is true?
Mars is colder than the Earth because it is farther from the sun.
Uranus and Neptune are two of the inner planets.
Neptune is closer to the Sun than Saturn.
Jupiter is the center of the solar system.

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