Sun, Moon, Earth Unit Test

Question

Listed in the Item Bank are key terms and expressions, each of which is associated with one of the columns. Drag and drop each item into the correct column. Order does not matter.

To help teach his class about the earth and the sun, Mr. Rogers built a model of our solar system. The biggest ball is the sun, and it sits in the center, with the planets spread out around it, like in this picture.

He then asked the class to explain what is actually happening to cause the day/night cycle on earth to occur. Below are some of the thoughts of students in the class. Sort them according to whether they are true or false.

(6 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
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The rotation of the sun causes the day/night cycle.
The rotation of the earth on its axis causes the day/night cycle.
At night, the sun is shining on the other side of the earth.
The revolution of the earth around the sun causes the day/night cycle.
At night, the sun no longer shines on the earth
Days and nights have different lengths on other planets

Answer 1

True
- The rotation of the earth on its axis causes the day/night cycle.
- At night, the sun no longer shines on the earth
- Days and nights have different lengths on other planets

False
- The rotation of the sun causes the day/night cycle.
- The revolution of the earth around the sun causes the day/night cycle.
- At night, the sun is shining on the other side of the earth.