Space (STAAR released questions)

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What causes shadows to change throughout the day?

Back

Shadows change due to the position of the sun in the sky as it moves from east to west.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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What is the name of the planet that is one of the brightest objects in the night sky and is closer to the sun than Earth?

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Venus

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What does the spinning of the Earth on its axis demonstrate?

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The cycle of day and night.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What are asteroids?

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Asteroids are large bodies of rock that are too small to be considered planets.

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Where is the asteroid belt located?

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The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What causes Earth to experience seasons?

Back

Earth experiences seasons because it tilts on its axis as it revolves around the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on its axis?

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Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night.

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What is the relationship between the sun and the planets in our solar system?

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The planets revolve around the sun due to its gravitational pull.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What is the closest outer planet to the asteroid belt?

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Jupiter is the closest outer planet to the asteroid belt.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect the climate?

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The tilt of the Earth affects the angle of sunlight received, leading to different seasons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6