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Sun, Moon, Earth Study Guide
How long does it take for the Earth to make one orbit around the sun?
It takes the Earth 365 days to make one orbit around the sun.
Why does the same side of the moon always face the Earth?
The same side of the moon always faces the Earth because the
moon takes the same amount of time to rotate and revolve.
Why does the Sun appear larger than any other stars?
The sun appears larger than any other stars because the Sun is
the closest star to Earth.
What phase is the moon in when it is not visible from Earth?
The moon is not visible from the Earth during the New Moon
Phase.
How long does the Earth take to make one rotation?
It takes the Earth one day to make one rotation.
The Sun and stars appear to move in the sky from east to west. What is
responsible for that movement?
The Sun and stars appear to move in the sky from east to west
because the Earth rotates counter clockwise.
Which is a natural satellite of the Earth?
A natural satellite of the Earth is the moon.
What object is capable of producing its own light?
An object capable of producing its own light is the Sun.
What are the Phases of the Moon?
The phases of the moon are: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First
Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last
Quarter, Waning Crescent
What path does the Sun travel along as it appears to move through the sky?
The path that the Sun travels along as it appears to move through
the sky is East to West.
Why does the Sun appear to be larger than all of the other stars?
See # 3
What does the term axis mean?
The term axis means an imaginary line around which the Earth
turns.
When the sun is getting higher in the sky, what time of year is it?
The sun gets higher in the sky during Summer.
What causes the Sun to rise and set every day?
The rotation of Earth causes the Sun to rise and set every day.
Why do the Sun and Moon appear to be the same size?
The Sun and Moon appear to be the same size because the Sun is
farther than the moon away from Earth.
How often does the moon make one complete orbit around the Earth?
The moon makes one complete orbit around the Earth once a
month.
What causes the Earth to have day and night?
The Earth rotating on its axis is what causes it to have day and
night.
During which phase of the moon would be the best time to get as much natural light
as possible each night?
The full moon phase would be the best time to get as much natural
light as possible.