8th Grade Science OSTP Topics: Earth Science

8th Grade Science OSTP Topics: Earth Science

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

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Sommer Reider

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light?

Back

Solar eclipse

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is Earth's spin axis oriented relative to its orbit around the Sun?

Back

It is tilted.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

Differential intensity of sunlight due to Earth's tilt

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do objects in the solar system remain in orbit around the Sun?

Back

Gravitational pull

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Earth and its solar system are part of which galaxy?

Back

Milky Way

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How have engineering advances influenced our understanding of the solar system?

Back

By launching satellites for observation

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which force holds planets, moons, and asteroids in orbit around the Sun?

Back

Gravitational pull

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