Sun - Earth - Moon
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16 questions
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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?
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?
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While Earth is characterized as possessing an atmosphere with the ability to produce winds, the moon is characterized as –
While Earth is characterized as possessing an atmosphere with the ability to produce winds, the moon is characterized as –
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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?
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?
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Both Earth and the sun consist of different layers. However, unlike Earth, the sun is primarily –
Both Earth and the sun consist of different layers. However, unlike Earth, the sun is primarily –
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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.
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.
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Drag each description to match either the sun, Earth, or moon.
Drag THREE to each.
Drag each description to match either the sun, Earth, or moon.
Drag THREE to each.
- comprised of rock and dust
- orbits the sun
- orbits Earth
- mostly comprised of helium and hydrogen gas
- has an atmosphere to support life
- little to no atmosphere
- center of solar system
- comprised of rock, iron, nickel, and liquid water
- produces light and heat for our solar system
- Sun
- Earth
- Moon
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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).
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 |
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Earth is like the moon in many ways. One way the moon is different from Earth is –
Earth is like the moon in many ways. One way the moon is different from Earth is –
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Which statement correctly describes the sun and Earth?
Which statement correctly describes the sun and Earth?
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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
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All of the following are characteristics of both Earth and the moon EXCEPT –
All of the following are characteristics of both Earth and the moon EXCEPT –
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Which layer of the sun shown below is also a layer of Earth?
Which layer of the sun shown below is also a layer of Earth?
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Which statements correctly describe both the moon and Earth?
Select TWO correct answers.
Which statements correctly describe both the moon and Earth?
Select TWO correct answers.
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The sun and Earth are both constantly changing. Which of the following is a physical characteristic of the sun but NOT of Earth?
The sun and Earth are both constantly changing. Which of the following is a physical characteristic of the sun but NOT of Earth?
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Select the correct characteristics of the sun and the moon. Multiple checkmarks in each row are allowed (5 total checkmarks).
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 |
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Which of the following tools would be most useful for demonstrating and comparing characteristics of the sun, Earth, and moon?
Which of the following tools would be most useful for demonstrating and comparing characteristics of the sun, Earth, and moon?