HMH Unit 3 Space Science Review

Front

______ means to spin on its axis.

Back

Rotate

Front

An __________ is the imaginary line on which Earth rotates.

Back

Axis

Front

What is the name of the path one object takes around another called?

Back

Orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Front

____________________ is a pattern of stars that form an imaginary picture or design in the sky.

Back

Constellation

Front

What is the different shapes of the moon called?

Back

Moon Phases

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is a device people use to observe distant objects with their eyes Options: Microscope, Pan balance, Magnifying glass, Telescope

Back

Telescope

Front

____________ are vehicles that move through space BUT are controlled from Earth. Options: Space shuttles, Telescopes, International Space Station, Space Probes

Back

Space Probes

Front

Which of the following takes about 28 days?

• Earth's rotation
• The moon's rotation
• Earth's revolution around the sun
• The moon's revolution around Earth

Back

The moon's revolution around Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

Order the Earth, moon, and sun from largest to smallest.

Back

Sun, Earth, moon

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Front

How long does it take for Earth to make one rotation?

Back

24 hours