Earth's Orbit

The spinning of the Earth on its axis is

• rotation
• revolution
• precession
• nutation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Complete the sentence: The force of gravity depends on...

• Gravity
• Inertia
• Distance
• a force

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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How does distance affect gravity?

• Gravity decreases as distance increases.
• Distance decreases as gravity decreases
• Distance increases as gravity increases
• None of the above

True or false: When mass increases, gravity increases?

• False
• True

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What is the force that pulls the earth towards the sun?

• Gravity
• inertia
• A force
• distance

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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Why do globes lean sideways?

• To allow them to spin easier.
• To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.
• To demonstrate the effects of gravity.
• To demonstrate day and night.

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• It is summer.
• It is spring.
• It is winter.
• It is fall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

• The equator rotates slower than the poles 
• The equator remains the same distance from the sun.
• The equator always receives direct sunlight.
• The equator has 18 hour days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1