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Grade 4 Planetary Motion
How many days does it take for Earth to make one revolution around the Sun?
  1. 31 days
  2. 1 day
  3. 250 days
  4. 365 days
Grade 6 Planetary Motion
When the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned in a straight row, which tide will occur?
  1. spring tide
  2. no tide
  3. back tide
  4. neap tide
Grade 6 Planetary Motion
The orbits of the planets are                .
  1. circular
  2. elliptical
Grade 3 Planetary Motion
Earth revolves around                .
  1. the Sun
  2. the Moon
  3. its axis
  4. the equator
Grade 4 Planetary Motion
The Sun rotates around Earth.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 6 Planetary Motion
When can a solar eclipse occur?
  1. anytime
  2. during a new moon
  3. during a full moon
  4. during a quarter moon
Grade 1 Planetary Motion
It is                 when the place you are on Earth faces the Sun.
  1. nighttime
  2. lunch time
  3. daytime
  4. summer time
Grade 2 Planetary Motion
It takes Earth one day, or 24 hours, to rotate.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 4 Planetary Motion
What does Earth rotate around?
  1. axis
  2. line
  3. segment
  4. ruler
Grade 11 Planetary Motion
Largest part of an eclipse, less dark, outer part of the shadow.
  1. Eclipse
  2. Solar eclipse
  3. Lunar eclipse
  4. Umbra
  5. Penumbra
Grade 3 Planetary Motion
Earth rotates around                .
  1. the Sun
  2. the Moon
  3. its axis
  4. its equator
Grade 8 Planetary Motion
Day and night are caused by Earth's                .
  1. tilt
  2. revolution
  3. moon
  4. rotation
Grade 4 Planetary Motion
What causes the Sun to rise and set every day?
  1. the orbit of Earth
  2. the rotation of Earth
  3. the revolution of Earth
  4. the apparent movement of Earth
Grade 4 Planetary Motion
Which way does Earth rotate?
  1. clockwise
  2. counterclockwise
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