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Unit 6 Science Test

QuestionAnswer
Characteristics of the Sun Gas, begins the water cycle, produces light, has an atmosphere
Characteristics of the Moon Solid, reflects light, lacks a strong atmosphere
Characteristics of the Earth Solid, reflects light, atmosphere, living organisms
What is the size of the moon compared to Earth? 1/4 of the size
What is one similarity between the Earth and Moon? Both have craters
Does the Sun have more or less gravity than Earth? More gravity
Why can the Earth be seen from space? The Earth reflects light from the sun, just like the moon.
What would happen if the Earth rotates more slowly? The day would be longer.
What happens if the Earth rotates more quickly? The day would be shorter.
Why does the sun appear to move across the sky each day? Rotation
Why do shadows occur on the Earth? Rotation
What does Earth do when it rotates? Earth spins
What does Earth do when it revolves around the sun? Earth orbits, or travels around the sun
What direction does the Sun rise in? East
What direction does the Sun set in? West
What causes seasons to change on Earth? Earth's tilt on axis and revolution
What does revolution and Earth's tilt cause? Seasons
What does rotation cause? Day/Night, Shadows
What season are shadows longest? Winter
When seasons are shadows shortest? Summer
What is the order of the seasons? Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Do all planets have the same length of rotation? No
Created by: bgalley
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