8th Grade Science STAAR Review!

Front

The force that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun is the _____________________________.

Back

gravitational pull of the Sun

Front

A ___________ occurs when the Moon moves directly between the Sun and Earth and throws a shadow on the Earth.

Back

solar eclipse

Front

Which statement best explains why the same side of the Moon always faces Earth? Options: The moon revolves around Earth and rotates in about the same amount of time., The moon does not rotate as it revolves around Earth., The moon and Earth rotate in the same amount of time. , The moon travels at a faster speed than Earth.

Back

The moon revolves around Earth and rotates in about the same amount of time.

Front

Earth's ocean tides are caused by the _____________________.

Back

gravitational attraction of the moon and the Sun

Front

How long does the Moon phase cycle last from one full moon to the next full moon?

Back

29.5 days

Front

In which galaxy do we live in?

Back

Milky Way Galaxy

Front

The gravitational pull of the moon has a greater effect than the gravitational pull of the Sun on Earth's tides. This is because _______________________.

Back

the Moon is closer to Earth.

Front

The number of daylight hours changes during the year because _____________________________________.

Back

Earth's axis is tilted 23.5 degrees.

Front

Summer occurs on the hemisphere of the Earth that is _________________________________.

Back

tilted toward the Sun.

Front

A scientist is attempting to classify a large object in space that is in orbit around Jupiter. The object is most likely a __________________.

Back

moon