7Lb Quick Check

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Some of these statements about the Moon are true, and some are false. Use ticks to show if each
one is true or false. If the statement is false, change the wording to make it true.

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1 The Moon orbits the Earth once every 24 days.

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2 The Moon is a natural satellite of the Earth.

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3 The Moon has an atmosphere. L
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4 The Moon shines because it reflects light from the Earth.

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5 The shape of the Moon seems to change as it orbits the Sun.

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6 When we cannot see any of the lit part of the Moon, it is called an old moon.

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7 A full moon happens when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun.

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8 A solar eclipse happens when the Moon blocks out light from the Sun.

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9 A lunar eclipse happens when the Moon blocks out light from the Sun.

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10 A total eclipse is when the Sun is completely blocked out by the Moon.

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Exploring Science edition 301 © Pearson Education Limited 2008

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