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Question 1
1.

A student wants to compare the surface features of the moon and Earth.


Which piece of equipment should the student select to view the physical characteristics of the moon's surface?

Question 2
2.

While Earth is characterized as possessing an atmosphere with the ability to produce winds, the moon is characterized as –

Question 3
3.

The surface of the sun, Earth, and moon are described as having different physical characteristics. How is the sun different from Earth and the moon?

Question 4
4.

Both Earth and the sun consist of different layers. However, unlike Earth, the sun is primarily –

Question 5
5.

A student creates a table to show characteristics of Earth and the moon.



Which of the following could be classified as characteristics of both Earth and the moon?
Select TWO correct answers.

Question 6
6.

Drag each description to match either the sun, Earth, or moon.

Drag THREE to each.

  • has an atmosphere to support life
  • mostly comprised of helium and hydrogen gas
  • orbits the sun
  • little to no atmosphere
  • produces light and heat for our solar system
  • comprised of rock and dust
  • comprised of rock, iron, nickel, and liquid water
  • center of solar system
  • orbits Earth
  • Sun
  • Earth
  • Moon
Question 7
7.

Complete the table by selecting the correct attribute for each sun, Earth, and moon.

Multiple selections are allowed for each row and column (12 total checks).

Sun
Earth
Moon
has a solid rocky surface
spherical shape
produces light
reflects light
supports life
center of Solar System
Has a 27 day orbit around Earth
Has a 365 day orbit around the sun
Question 8
8.

Earth is like the moon in many ways. One way the moon is different from Earth is –

Question 9
9.

Which statement correctly describes the sun and Earth?

Question 10
10.
The Venn diagram compares characteristics of the sun and Earth. Complete the Venn diagram based on the physical characteristics of the sun and Earth.
Other Answer Choices:
made of hydrogen and helium
has gravity
contains mountains
Question 11
11.

All of the following are characteristics of both Earth and the moon EXCEPT –

Question 12
12.

Which layer of the sun shown below is also a layer of Earth?

Question 13
13.

Which statements correctly describe both the moon and Earth?

Select TWO correct answers.

Question 14
14.

The sun and Earth are both constantly changing. Which of the following is a physical characteristic of the sun but NOT of Earth?

Question 15
15.

Select the correct characteristics of the sun and the moon. Multiple checkmarks in each row are allowed (5 total checkmarks).

Sun
Moon
Reflects light
Produces light
Has rocky surface features
Spherical in shape
Question 16
16.

Which of the following tools would be most useful for demonstrating and comparing characteristics of the sun, Earth, and moon?