Space Boot Camp

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Space Boot Camp Part 25.8DIdentify and
compare the physical characteristics of the Sun,
Earth and Moon.

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35. Why does the moons surface have more craters
from meteorite strikes than the Earths
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 Earths 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.
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35. Why does the moons surface have more craters
from meteorite strikes than the Earths
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 Earths 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.
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36. Astronauts weigh more on Earth than they do
on the moon becauseA 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.
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36. Astronauts weigh more on Earth than they do
on the moon becauseA 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.
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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 moons surface glows in the night
sky.D There are no clouds above the surface of
the moon.
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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 moons surface glows in the night
sky.D There are no clouds above the surface of
the moon.
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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.
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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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.
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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.
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41. A scientist used a telescope to look at the
moon. She saw large, round, dark areas on the
Moons surface. Which of the following did she
MOST LIKELY see?A PlainsB ValleysC CratersD O
ceans
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41. A scientist used a telescope to look at the
moon. She saw large, round, dark areas on the
Moons surface. Which of the following did she
MOST LIKELY see?A PlainsB ValleysC CratersD O
ceans
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42. Which of the landforms listed below is found
on the Earth, but NOT on the moon?A MountainsB
Impact cratersC Active volcanoesD Plains
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42. Which of the landforms listed below is found
on the Earth, but NOT on the moon?A MountainsB
Impact cratersC Active volcanoesD Plains
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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. 
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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. 
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True of False 44. The moon orbits around the
sun in about 29.5 days/1 month. 
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True of False 44. FALSE moon orbits around
the EARTH every 29.5 days/1 month 
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True of False 45. Seasons on Earth are caused
by the phases of the moon.  
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True of False 45. FALSE seasons are caused
by the tilting of Earth 
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True of False 46. Only one side of the moon is
visible from the Earth. 
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True of False 46. TRUE 
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True of False 47. The moon has no light of its
ownit reflects light from the Earth 
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True of False 47. FALSE the moon reflects
light from the SUN 
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True of False 48. The moon rotates on an axis
as it revolves around the Earth.  
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True of False 48. TRUE 
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True of False 49. There is less gravity on the
moon than on the Earth.
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True of False 49. TRUE
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True of False 50. There are mountains, hills
and plains on the moon.
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True of False 50. TRUE
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True of False 51. It takes the moon about 29
days to orbit around the Earth.
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True of False 51. TRUE
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52. Astronauts walking on the moon must wear
helmets. What is different about the helmets on
the moon?A MassB ColorC WeightD Shape
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53. Why are there no clouds on the moon? There
isA no liquid water on the moonB no solar
energy on the moonC no living things on the
moonD no gravity on the moon
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53. Why are there no clouds on the moon? There
isA no liquid water on the moonB no solar
energy on the moonC no living things on the
moonD no gravity on the moon
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54. Why do you see more impact craters on the
moons surface than on the Earths
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 moons soil
is softer than Earths, so the craters are
deeper.D Weathering and erosion smoothed out
many craters on the Earths surface.
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54. Why do you see more impact craters on the
moons surface than on the Earths
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 moons soil
is softer than Earths, so the craters are
deeper.D Weathering and erosion smoothed out
many craters on the Earths surface.
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Studies of the surface of the moon increased with
Galileos invention of the A. microscopeB.
telescopeC. cameraD. computer
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Studies of the surface of the moon increased with
Galileos invention of the A. microscopeB.
telescopeC. cameraD. computer
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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We know that Earth consists of different layers.
The Sun also has layers, but unlike Earth, the
Sun is entirely A. SolidB. GasC. Melted
rockD. Liquid
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We know that Earth consists of different layers.
The Sun also has layers, but unlike Earth, the
Sun is entirely A. SolidB. GasC. Melted
rockD. Liquid
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Earth is like the Moon in many ways. One way the
Moon is different from Earth is A. There is
no weather on the MoonB. There are no craters
on EarthC. There is no weather on EarthD.
There is more gravity on the Moon
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Earth is like the Moon in many ways. One way the
Moon is different from Earth is A. There is
no weather on the MoonB. There are no craters
on EarthC. There is no weather on EarthD.
There is more gravity on the Moon
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All of the following are characteristics of both
Earth and the Moon except A. Solid rocksB.
CratersC. OceansD. Gravity
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All of the following are characteristics of both
Earth and the Moon except A. Solid rocksB.
CratersC. OceansD. Gravity
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63. Which layer of the Sun shown below is also a
layer of Earth?A. CoronaB. Convection zoneC.
Radiative zoneD. Core
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63. Which layer of the Sun shown below is also a
layer of Earth?A. CoronaB. Convection zoneC.
Radiative zoneD. Core
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64. Which statement does NOT correctly describe
the Moon and Earth?A. They both have craters,
mountains, and plains.B. They both have
gravity.C. They both can sustain life.D. They
both rotate and revolve.
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64. Which statement does NOT correctly describe
the Moon and Earth?A. They both have craters,
mountains, and plains.B. They both have
gravity.C. They both can sustain life.D. They
both rotate and revolve.
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Scientist who study the Sun are called
astronomers. Our Sun gives us light, heat, and
energy. Without the Sun, life on Earth would not
exist. The sun is a normal star, but it is much
closer to us than any other star. By studying
the Sun we can learn more about A. Other
planetsB. Other asteroidsC. Other starsD.
Other satellites
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Scientist who study the Sun are called
astronomers. Our Sun gives us light, heat, and
energy. Without the Sun, life on Earth would not
exist. The sun is a normal star, but it is much
closer to us than any other star. By studying
the Sun we can learn more about A. Other
planetsB. Other asteroidsC. Other starsD.
Other satellites
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65. The Sun and Earth are both constantly
changing. Students researched and collected
information to compare the Earths and Suns
physical characteristics by observing detailed
photographs of each on the Internet. Which of
the following is a physical characteristic of the
Sun but NOT of Earth?A. SunspotsB. LayersC.
AtmosphereD. Spherical shape
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65. The Sun and Earth are both constantly
changing. Students researched and collected
information to compare the Earths and Suns
physical characteristics by observing detailed
photographs of each on the Internet. Which of
the following is a physical characteristic of the
Sun but NOT of Earth?A. SunspotsB. LayersC.
AtmosphereD. Spherical shape
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An astronomer wrote several books on the effects
of the Moon and Earth. He collected information
by detailed observations over an extended period
of time and then recorded his finding in a
science journal. Which is the most important
reason why a scientist would record the findings
of a scientific investigation?A. To provide
evidence to support a conclusionB. To write a
narrative encouraging people to visit the MoonC.
To provide other scientists with interesting
factsD. To encourage students to read about
science
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An astronomer wrote several books on the effects
of the Moon and Earth. He collected information
by detailed observations over an extended period
of time and then recorded his finding in a
science journal. Which is the most important
reason why a scientist would record the findings
of a scientific investigation?A. To provide
evidence to support a conclusionB. To write a
narrative encouraging people to visit the MoonC.
To provide other scientists with interesting
factsD. To encourage students to read about
science
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66. Which of the following tools would be most
useful for demonstrating and comparing
characteristics of the Earth, Moon, and Sun?A.
MicroscopeB. Triple beam balanceC.
TerrariumD. Model
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66. Which of the following tools would be most
useful for demonstrating and comparing
characteristics of the Earth, Moon, and Sun?A.
MicroscopeB. Triple beam balanceC.
TerrariumD. Model
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66. Scale models are often used to compare the
sizes of objects in space. Compared to the size
of Earth, the Sun is 110 times bigger. Compared
to Earth, the moon is 4 times smaller. Which
combination of items should be used to make the
closest scale model of Earth and Sun?A. Beach
ball and soccer ballB. Baseball and soccer
ballC. Pea and soccer ballD. Basketball and
soccer ball
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66. Scale models are often used to compare the
sizes of objects in space. Compared to the size
of Earth, the Sun is 110 times bigger. Compared
to Earth, the moon is 4 times smaller. Which
combination of items should be used to make the
closest scale model of Earth and Sun?A. Beach
ball and soccer ballB. Baseball and soccer
ballC. Pea and soccer ballD. Basketball and
soccer ball
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Groups of students wrote comparisons about Earth,
Moon, and Sun. Which comparison is
correct?A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4
1 The Sun is made of molten metals. Earth is made of only metals. The moon is made of only solid rock.
2 The Sun has an atmosphere. The Moon does not have a viable atmosphere. Earth has an atmosphere.
3 The Sun has less gravity than the Moon and Earth. The Moon has more gravity than the Sun. Earth has more gravity than the Sun and Moon
4 The Sun is larger than Earth but smaller than the Moon. The Moon is smaller than Earth. Earth is larger than the Moon and Sun.
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Groups of students wrote comparisons about Earth,
Moon, and Sun. Which comparison is
correct?A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4
1 The Sun is made of molten metals. Earth is made of only metals. The moon is made of only solid rock.
2 The Sun has an atmosphere. The Moon does not have a viable atmosphere. Earth has an atmosphere.
3 The Sun has less gravity than the Moon and Earth. The Moon has more gravity than the Sun. Earth has more gravity than the Sun and Moon
4 The Sun is larger than Earth but smaller than the Moon. The Moon is smaller than Earth. Earth is larger than the Moon and Sun.
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66. Students designed an experiment to
investigate how craters were formed on the Moon.
The students put flour in a pan and covered the
flour with a layer of cocoa powder. Then,
students dropped the same size marbles from
heights of 5 centimeters, 10 centimeters, and 20
centimeters. They measured the depth and width
of each crater and recorded the data on a table.
What was the independent variable of the
investigation?A. The amount of flourB. The
cocoa powderC. The size of marbleD. The
height from which the marbles were dropped.
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66. Students designed an experiment to
investigate how craters were formed on the Moon.
The students put flour in a pan and covered the
flour with a layer of cocoa powder. Then,
students dropped the same size marbles from
heights of 5 centimeters, 10 centimeters, and 20
centimeters. They measured the depth and width
of each crater and recorded the data on a table.
What was the independent variable of the
investigation?A. The amount of flourB. The
cocoa powderC. The size of marbleD. The
height from which the marbles were dropped.
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According to the this information about moon
rocks, you can concludeA. Moon rocks come in
a variety of colorsB. Are easy to getC. Are
valuableD. Are inexpensive
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According to the this information about moon
rocks, you can concludeA. Moon rocks come in
a variety of colorsB. Are easy to getC. Are
valuableD. Are inexpensive