Earth, Moon & Sun

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The model of a geocentric solar system is best described as....

incorrect, since it states that the planets are not in orbit.

correct, since the Earth is the center of the solar system.

incorrect, since it states that the Earth is the center of the solar system.

being the same as the Big Bang Theory.

1 point

The force that is most influenced by the mass of objects involved and the distance between those objects is....

inertia.

centripetal force.

gravity.

momentum.

1 point

When Earth turns on its axis in a 24 hour period this is known as....

revolution

rotation

rounding

retaliation

1 point

Which of these best describes why seasons occur in the temperate zones of Earth.

The rotation of the Earth.

The distance from the sun.

The tilt of the Earth and its distance from the sun.

The tilt of Earth and its location in its orbit.

1 point

Which best describes the reason for the phases of the moon?

The amount of light given off by the moon.

A solar eclipse.

The amount of light reflected at a given time.

A lunar eclipse.

1 point

When equal amounts of daylight and dark occur, it is the ....

equinox.

solstice.

daytime.

eclipse.

1 point

The theory that the universe began as a gigantic explosion of matter and energy which expanded and is still expanding is known as....

The geocentric theory.

The Milky Way Theory.

The heliocentric theory.

The Big Bang Theory.

1 point

As Earth is spinning on its axis this is the cause for

revolution.

day and night.

the seasons.

the tilt of the axis.

1 point

Gravity and inertia are responsible for

keeping the planets in orbit around the sun.

the heliocentric view.

the Milky Way galaxy.

allowing objects to create their own orbit and change courses.

10.

1 point

We know understand that the sun is the star at the center of our solar system. This is known as the...

geocentric view.

heliocentric view.

Milky Way galaxy.

Big Bang Theory.

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