Question

1-5-26 unit 5 winter pretest
which of the following statements correctly compares and contrasts the sun and the moon?
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the sun is a planet, while the moon is a star.
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the sun and the moon are the same size and shape, but the sun is hot while the moon is cold.
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the sun is bigger and provides light during the day, while the moon is smaller and reflects the sun’s light at night.
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Explanation:

• First option: The Sun is a star, the Moon is a natural satellite (not a star), and the Sun is not a planet. So this is incorrect.
• Second option: The Sun is much larger than the Moon, so they are not the same size. This is incorrect.
• Third option: The Sun is a massive star, much bigger than the Moon (a natural satellite of Earth). The Sun produces its own light (during the day for Earth), and the Moon reflects the Sun's light (visible at night for Earth). This correctly compares and contrasts them.

Answer:

The Sun is bigger and provides light during the day, while the Moon is smaller and reflects the Sun’s light at night.