Which image correctly represents the Moon at position 8, as observed
from Earth?

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2 The Sun’s position in space is best described as the approximate
center of
(1) a constellation
(2) the universe
(3) the Milky Way galaxy
(4) our solar system
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3 Compared to Pluto, Mercury moves more rapidly in its orbit because
Mercury
(1) is larger
(2) is more dense
(3) is closer to the Sun
(4) has a more elliptical orbit
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4 The diagram below
represents two planets in our solar system drawn to scale, Jupiter and planet A.

Planet A most likely represents
(1) Earth (3) Saturn
(2) Venus (4) Uranus
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