Spaceship Earth Mystery Science UNIT Assessment

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If Earth spun twice as fast, what would happen?

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The day would be half as long and the night would be half as long.

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Sun's position indicates time.

Back

9:00 am

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Sun's path in seasons: 1 = summer, 2 = spring/fall, 3 = winter

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1 = summer, 2 = spring and fall, 3 = winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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The Moon changes shape during the month because _____________.

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the Moon orbits the Earth, changing the angle of the Sun’s reflection.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Average daylight hours in San Francisco by month. Summer months?

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Months E, F, and G.

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Constellation Scorpius visible in the night sky. What season?

Back

summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Direction of gravity for each person.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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Photograph A was likely taken in winter; longer shadows indicate a lower sun path.

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Photograph A was probably taken during winter because the shadows are longer. The Sun takes a lower path across the sky during winter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Details missing in simple Solar System drawings.

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Planets are too close; they are far apart. The Sun is much larger than any planet, and planets vary in size.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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The image shows a person jumping on two planets, Creon and Grumpia. Which planet has more gravity?

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Creon has more gravity than Grumpia because the person cannot jump as high. More gravity means more mass.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4