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The document compares the properties of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon. It states that Earth and the Moon both revolve around other celestial bodies, with Earth revolving around the Sun and the Moon revolving around Earth. The Sun is different in that it produces its own light as a ball of hot gases, unlike the Moon which reflects sunlight. The document also discusses how the Sun affects Earth, providing heat, light, and energy for life through processes like photosynthesis.

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Science Assessment

The document compares the properties of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon. It states that Earth and the Moon both revolve around other celestial bodies, with Earth revolving around the Sun and the Moon revolving around Earth. The Sun is different in that it produces its own light as a ball of hot gases, unlike the Moon which reflects sunlight. The document also discusses how the Sun affects Earth, providing heat, light, and energy for life through processes like photosynthesis.

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2 Compare the properties (including the type of surface and atmosphere) and the location of Earth to the Sun, which is a star, and the Moon. (10 questions) 1. What do Earth and the Moon have in common? A. They are the same size. B. They both give off their own light. C. They both move around other objects. D. They are both the same temperature. 2. In which way is the Sun different from the Moon? A. The Sun is a member of the solar system and the Moon is not. B. The Moon rotates and the Sun does not. C. The Moon revolves and the Sun does not. D. The Sun produces its own light and the Moon does not. The diagram shows the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon in space.

4. Which of these best shows that Earth revolves around the Sun as the Moon revolves around the Earth?

3. Which statement is correct about how each of them revolves? A. The Sun goes around the Earth, and the Earth goes around the Moon. B. The Earth goes around the Moon and the Sun. C. The Moon goes around the Sun, and the Earth goes around the Moon. D. The Earth goes around the Sun, and the Moon goes around the Earth.

Use the Venn diagram to answer the following question. 5. Which of these would fit best in area 3 of this Venn diagram? A. Rocky surface B. Living organisms C. Liquid water present D. Gases in atmosphere EARTH 6. Which of these is present on Earth but not on the Moon? A. Heat B. Water C. Craters D. Dust

SUN 7. Which of these best describes the Sun? A. An object that is close to Earth B. An object that reflects light from the Moon C. An object that orbits Earth D. A ball of hot gases 8. Which of the following is a natural source of light? A. Earth B. Planet C. Sun D. Moon MOON 9. Which object in our solar system reflects light and is a satellite that orbits around one planet? A. Earth B. Mercury C. the Moon D. the Sun 10. Which of the following best describes the Moon compared to Earth? A. It is warmer than Earth. B. It has more oxygen in its atmosphere than Earth. C. It is rockier and drier than Earth. D. It is closer to the Sun than to Earth. 4-3.3 Explain how the Sun affects Earth. (5 questions) 11. All of the following are ways the Sun affects Earth EXCEPT: A. it heats up Earths surface B. it provides energy for plants C. it is stored in fossil fuels such as coal D. it reflects light from the Moon

12. If the Earth moved farther away from the Sun, which of these would probably happen? A. There would be no Moon. B. There would be no tides. C. There would be colder weather. D. There would be more seasons. 13. What does the Sun provide that is needed by life on Earth? A. heat and light B. oxygen and water C. water and light D. water and heat 14. Which of these is not a direct result of the Suns energy reaching Earth? A. Winds B. Weather C. Tides D. Heat 15. Which is an important effect the Sun has on Earth? A. The weather conditions of various regions B. The orbit of the Moon around Earth C. The cold weather in wintertime D. The 24-hour day

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