Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-PS2-4, MS-ESS2-6

+1

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

Tides are caused primarily by the gravitational pull of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does the Moon have a greater effect on tides than the Sun?

Back

The Moon is closer to the Earth than the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What would happen to the seasons if the Earth were not tilted on its axis?

Back

Temperatures would be the same all year, and we wouldn't see a change in seasons.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the side of Earth facing the Sun experiencing?

Back

The side of Earth facing the Sun is experiencing day.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When does the Northern Hemisphere experience summer?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when it is tilted toward the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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