Earth Sun Moon System
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- Q1Which celestial body is closest to the Earth?MarsJupiterThe SunThe Moon30s
- Q2What causes the phases of the Moon?The rotation of the EarthThe position of the Earth relative to the SunThe distance from the Earth to the MoonThe position of the Moon relative to the Earth and Sun30s
- Q3What is the name of the path that the Earth takes as it revolves around the Sun?CycleOrbitPathwayAxis30s
- Q4What is the effect of the Moon's gravity on Earth?SeasonsDay and night cyclesTides in the oceansEarthquakes30s
- Q5What is one reason Earth experiences seasons?The Moon's gravitational pullThe distance from the SunThe tilt of Earth's axisThe Earth's rotation speed30s
- Q6How long does it take for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?About 365 daysAbout 27.3 daysAbout 14 daysAbout 30 days30s
- Q7Which phenomenon occurs during a solar eclipse?The Moon blocks the Sun's light from reaching the EarthThe Sun disappears completelyThe Moon shines brighter than the SunThe Earth blocks the Moon's light30s
- Q8Which of the following statements is true about the Sun?The Sun is a planetThe Sun is made of rocksThe Sun revolves around the EarthThe Sun is a star at the center of our solar system30s
- Q9What is an impact of the Earth's rotation on a daily basis?SeasonsTidesDay and night cyclesEclipses30s