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Earth and Space Systems Practice

📝 Worksheet medium ⏱️ 15 minutes 8 problems
Earth and Space Systems Practice
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1. The sun and the objects that orbit it make up the solar __.
2. Which object gives off its own light?
3. The path a planet follows around the sun is its __.
4. Why does the sun appear brighter than other stars?
5. Earth's spinning on its axis is called __.
6. Why do shadows change length during the day?
7. Which statement is true?
8. A repeating pattern of light and darkness on Earth is day and __.
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. system
2. star
3. orbit
4. It is much closer to Earth.
5. rotation
6. Earth rotates, changing the sun's apparent position in the sky
7. A planet reflects light from a star.
8. night

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