Earth, Moon, and Sun Quiz

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1. Which part of the Earth is in daylight? a. The part facing the Sun b. The part facing away from the Sun c. The part facing the Moon 2. . Why does the Moon seem to change shape? a. Because it gets bigger and smaller b. Because we only see the part of the Moon that is lit by the Sun c. Because sometimes it is cloudy 3.How long does it take the Earth to travel once around the Sun? a. 24 hours b. 28 days c. 12 months 4. How long does it take the Moon to travel once around the Earth? a. 24 hours b. 28 days c. 12 months . 5. How long does it take the Earth to turn once on its axis? a. 24 hours b. 12 hours c. 6 hours Answer the following questions by writing sun, moon, earth, or any of the combinations such as all or earth, and moon etc. 6. __________________________________ produces light and is made of gas. 7. ___________________________________rotates on its axis. 8. ___________________________________weakest gravitational pull 9.___________________________________ has an atmosphere made of gas. 10. _________________________________made of rock. What galaxy do we live in?________________________________________________ Draw a diagram to show how the moon revolves around the earth, and that the earth revolves around the sun. Explain and label Your diagram. Use the back if you need to.