Sun, Earth, & Moon Review

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21 questions
1

Which celestial body has the highest temperature on its surface?

1

What makes life possible on Earth compared to the Sun and Moon?

1

Which celestial body orbits around the Earth?

1

Which celestial body is smallest in size?

3

Match the celestial bodies with their physical characteristics.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Moon
Large gas ball radiating heat and light, central to solar system.
Earth
No atmosphere, experiences extreme temperature changes.
Sun
Has a breathable atmosphere and supports life.
3

Pair these celestial objects with their corresponding atmosphere features.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Moon
Almost Non-Existent
Sun
Hot and Dense
Earth
Rich in Oxygen
3

Align these celestial bodies with their position in the Solar System.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Moon
Earth's Satellite
Sun
Center
Earth
Third Planet
3

Match the celestial body to its gravitational pull.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Earth
Medium
Sun
Strongest
Moon
Weakest
2

What are the main gases present in the Earth's atmosphere?

2

What differentiates the Sun from the Earth and the Moon?

2

What are differences in the surface characteristics between Sun, Earth, and Moon?

2

What are two differences between the Earth and the Moon?

1

The Sun, the Earth, and the Moon are all about the same size.

1

The Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun and reflects the Sun's light.

1

True or False: The Sun is a planet like Earth and the moon, with a surface you could stand on.

1

The Sun produces its own light and heat due to nuclear reactions.

3

Explain the composition of each celestial body

  • Mostly Iron, Oxygen, Nitrogen, water
  • Silicon, Iron, Magnesium
  • Hydrogen and Helium
  • Sun's composition
  • Moon's composition
  • Earth's composition
6

Drag the physical characteristics to the correct celestial body.

  • Yellow dwarf star
  • Its gravity holds the solar system together
  • affects tides on Earth
  • breathable atmosphere
  • 23.5° tilt on axis
  • Earth's only natural satellite
  • Sun
  • Earth
  • Moon
3
Drag each title to the correct celestial body.
Other Answer Choices:
Earth
Moon
Sun
10

Select the physical characteristics found on each celestial body. Multiple selections are allowed on each row.

Sun
Earth
Moon
Star
Reflects light from the sun
Has gravity
Contains rocks
Has an atmosphere
Supports life
Produces light
Has craters
Has a core
Shape like a sphere
4
Drag the time of day to the correct position of the sun.
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