Earth/Space

Front

Why does the Sun appear larger and brighter than other stars?

Back

The sun is the closest star to the Earth.

Front

When the Moon appears as a thin shape, the phase is called a

Back

crescent moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

How are stars and planets different?

Back

Stars make their own light; planets reflect light from the sun.

Front

What is the correct order of the planets in the solar system from largest to smallest? Options: Jupiter, Saturn, Earth; Jupiter, Earth, Saturn; Jupiter, Mercury, Earth; Jupiter, Mars, Earth

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

If the near side of the moon receives no sunlight, you will see a _______ moon.

Back

new

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

Name the four outer planets in the solar system.

Back

Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn

Front

How long does it take for Earth to orbit the sun?

Back

1 year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

Why does the Moon appear in phases ranging from a full circle to a small crescent?

Back

only reflects light from the side that faces the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

When the entire Moon's near side is sunlit, it is a ________.

Back

full moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What causes the Earth's seasons?

Back

the tilt of Earth's axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1