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1. Space Boot Camp – Part 25.8D:Identify and compare the physical characteristics of the Sun, Earth and Moon. MS ?’s start on #55

2. 35. Why does the moon’s surface have more craters from meteorite strikes than the Earth’s surface?A The moon has little or no atmosphere, so the meteorites reach its surface without burning up.B The moon has a stronger gravitational pull than the Earth, so more meteorites strike there.C Heat from the greenhouse effect on the Earth’s surface pushes the meteorites back into space.D The Earth has many more buildings, trees, and other objects to block the path of any meteorites.

3. 35. Why does the moon’s surface have more craters from meteorite strikes than the Earth’s surface?A The moon has little or no atmosphere, so the meteorites reach its surface without burning up.B The moon has a stronger gravitational pull than the Earth, so more meteorites strike there.C Heat from the greenhouse effect on the Earth’s surface pushes the meteorites back into space.D The Earth has many more buildings, trees, and other objects to block the path of any meteorites.

4. 36. Astronauts weigh more on Earth than they do on the moon because—A they have less mass on the moon.B their density decreases on the moon.C the moon has less gravity than Earth.D the moon has less friction than Earth.

5. 36. Astronauts weigh more on Earth than they do on the moon because—A they have less mass on the moon.B their density decreases on the moon.C the moon has less gravity than Earth.D the moon has less friction than Earth.

6. 37. The moon has no light of its own, yet we see it shining in the night sky. How is this possible?A Earth reflects light from the moon.B The moon reflects light from the sun.C Heat on the moon’s surface glows in the night sky.D There are no clouds above the surface of the moon.

7. 37. The moon has no light of its own, yet we see it shining in the night sky. How is this possible?A Earth reflects light from the moon.B The moon reflects light from the sun.C Heat on the moon’s surface glows in the night sky.D There are no clouds above the surface of the moon.

8. 38. Compared to most stars and planets, our moon is relatively small. Why does the moon appear larger than most planets or stars?A The moon is larger than most stars or planets.B The Earth is tilted on its axis toward the moon.C The planets and stars are larger than the moon.D The moon is closer to the Earth than the stars or planets.

9. 38. Compared to most stars and planets, our moon is relatively small. Why does the moon appear larger than most planets or stars?A The moon is larger than most stars or planets.B The Earth is tilted on its axis toward the moon.C The planets and stars are larger than the moon.D The moon is closer to the Earth than the stars or planets.

10. 39. Which of the following describes a feature that is shared by Earth and the Moon? A They have nearly the same atmosphere. B They have almost the same gravitational pull. C They have a rocky crust that includes mountains. D They have areas that show considerable water.

11. 39. Which of the following describes a feature that is shared by Earth and the Moon? A They have nearly the same atmosphere. B They have almost the same gravitational pull. C They have a rocky crust that includes mountains. D They have areas that show considerable water.

12. 40. How would the measurable properties of a golf ball change if it were moved from Earth to the Moon?A It would have the same mass, but a different weight. B It would have the same weight, but a different mass.C It would have the same density, but a different mass.D It would have the same mass, but a different density.

13. 40. How would the measurable properties of a golf ball change if it were moved from Earth to the Moon?A It would have the same mass, but a different weight. B It would have the same weight, but a different mass.C It would have the same density, but a different mass.D It would have the same mass, but a different density.

14. 41. A scientist used a telescope to look at the moon. She saw large, round, dark areas on the Moon’s surface. Which of the following did she MOST LIKELY see?A PlainsB ValleysC CratersD Oceans

15. 41. A scientist used a telescope to look at the moon. She saw large, round, dark areas on the Moon’s surface. Which of the following did she MOST LIKELY see?A PlainsB ValleysC CratersD Oceans

16. 42. Which of the landforms listed below is found on the Earth, but NOT on the moon?A MountainsB Impact cratersC Active volcanoesD Plains

17. 42. Which of the landforms listed below is found on the Earth, but NOT on the moon?A MountainsB Impact cratersC Active volcanoesD Plains

18. 43. Why can we see stars at night and not during the day?A There are no stars in the sky during the day.B The stars do not give off any light during the day.C The stars give off light during the day and by the time it reaches us, it is night.D The bright light of the Sun blocks out the light of other stars.

19. 43. Why can we see stars at night and not during the day?A There are no stars in the sky during the day.B The stars do not give off any light during the day.C The stars give off light during the day and by the time it reaches us, it is night.D The bright light of the Sun blocks out the light of other stars.

20. True of False: 44. The moon orbits around the sun in about 29.5 days/1 month.

21. True of False: 44. FALSE – moon orbits around the EARTH every 29.5 days/1 month

22. True of False: 45. Seasons on Earth are caused by the phases of the moon.

23. True of False: 45. FALSE – seasons are caused by the tilting of Earth

24. True of False: 46. Only one side of the moon is visible from the Earth.

25. True of False: 46. TRUE

26. True of False: 47. The moon has no light of its own—it reflects light from the Earth

27. True of False: 47. FALSE – the moon reflects light from the SUN

28. True of False: 48. The moon rotates on an axis as it revolves around the Earth.

29. True of False: 48. TRUE

30. True of False: 49. There is less gravity on the moon than on the Earth.

31. True of False: 49. TRUE

32. True of False: 50. There are mountains, hills and plains on the moon.

33. True of False: 50. TRUE

34. True of False: 51. It takes the moon about 29 days to orbit around the Earth.

35. True of False: 51. TRUE

36. 52. Astronauts walking on the moon must wear helmets. What is different about the helmets on the moon?A MassB ColorC WeightD Shape

37. 53. Why are there no clouds on the moon? There is—A no liquid water on the moonB no solar energy on the moonC no living things on the moonD no gravity on the moon

38. 53. Why are there no clouds on the moon? There is—A no liquid water on the moonB no solar energy on the moonC no living things on the moonD no gravity on the moon

39. 54. Why do you see more impact craters on the moon’s surface than on the Earth’s surface?A The moon is hit by more meteors since it is further out in space than Earth.B Meteors hitting the moon make deeper craters than meteors hitting Earth.C The moon’s soil is softer than Earth’s, so the craters are deeper.D Weathering and erosion smoothed out many craters on the Earth’s surface.

40. 54. Why do you see more impact craters on the moon’s surface than on the Earth’s surface?A The moon is hit by more meteors since it is further out in space than Earth.B Meteors hitting the moon make deeper craters than meteors hitting Earth.C The moon’s soil is softer than Earth’s, so the craters are deeper.D Weathering and erosion smoothed out many craters on the Earth’s surface.

41. Studies of the surface of the moon increased with Galileo’s invention of the –A. microscopeB. telescopeC. cameraD. computer

42. Studies of the surface of the moon increased with Galileo’s invention of the –A. microscopeB. telescopeC. cameraD. computer

43. While Earth is characterized as possessing an atmosphere with the ability to produce winds, the moon is characterized as –A. having only a very thin atmosphereB. Possessing large bodies of liquid waterC. lacking surface dustD. possessing an atmosphere with large amounts of oxygen

44. While Earth is characterized as possessing an atmosphere with the ability to produce winds, the moon is characterized as –A. having only a very thin atmosphereB. Possessing large bodies of liquid waterC. lacking surface dustD. possessing an atmosphere with large amounts of oxygen

45. Students know there are patterns in the natural world. One of these patterns is the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon. Which of the following correctly explains the relationship of the Earth, Moon, and Sun?A. Earth revolves around the Moon as Earth revolves around the Sun.B. The Sun revolves around Earth as the Moon revolves around Earth.C. The Moon revolves around Earth as Earth revolves around the Sun.D. Earth revolves around the Moon as the Sun revolves around Earth.

46. Students know there are patterns in the natural world. One of these patterns is the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon. Which of the following correctly explains the relationship of the Earth, Moon, and Sun?A. Earth revolves around the Moon as Earth revolves around the Sun.B. The Sun revolves around Earth as the Moon revolves around Earth.C. The Moon revolves around Earth as Earth revolves around the Sun.D. Earth revolves around the Moon as the Sun revolves around Earth.

47. Which of the following pairs could be classified as surface landscape for Earth but could NOT be classified as surface landscape for the moon?A. Rocks, cratersB. Trees, dustC. Mountains, cratersD. Craters, dust

48. Which of the following pairs could be classified as surface landscape for Earth but could NOT be classified as surface landscape for the moon?A. Rocks, cratersB. Trees, dustC. Mountains, cratersD. Craters, dust

49. The surfaces of the Earth, Moon, and Sun are described as having different physical characteristics. How is the Sun different from the Earth and Moon?A. The Sun has no gravity.B. The Sun is a solid.C. The Sun does not produce its own heat.D. The Sun is capable of producing its own light.

50. The surfaces of the Earth, Moon, and Sun are described as having different physical characteristics. How is the Sun different from the Earth and Moon?A. The Sun has no gravity.B. The Sun is a solid.C. The Sun does not produce its own heat.D. The Sun is capable of producing its own light.