Cycle 2 Flashcard

Cycle 2 Flashcard

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-5, MS-ETS1-1, MS-PS4-3

+3

Standards-aligned

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a meteoroid?

Back

A meteoroid is a small rock or particle from space that is smaller than an asteroid.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a meteor?

Back

A meteor is a streak of light produced when a meteoroid burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a meteorite?

Back

A meteorite is a meteoroid that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth's surface.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main difference between natural and artificial satellites?

Back

Natural satellites are formed by natural processes, while artificial satellites are human-made objects launched into space.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List three uses of artificial satellites.

Back

1. Communication 2. Weather monitoring 3. Navigation systems

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which planets have the most moons?

Back

Jupiter and Saturn have the most moons because they are the largest planets.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is Pluto no longer considered a planet?

Back

Pluto is no longer considered a planet because it does not dominate its own orbit.

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