Twig Science Module 4 Test Review

What is the sun?

• a star

• a planet

• a natural satellite

• a comet

How do you know when stars form a constellation?

• the stars are very close together in a group

• the stars are brighter than other stars

• the stars form a shape or picture, but may not be close together

• the stars are far apart from each other

Are all stars the same distance from Earth?

• yes

• no

Which star is the closest to Earth?

• Polaris (North Star)

• Venus

• Sun

• Orion

Are stars small or large?

• small

• large

How do astronomers measure large distances in space?

• miles

• feet

• light-years

• kilometers

Which of the following is true?

• Nights in the summer are always longer than nights in the winter.

• Nights in the winter are always shorter than nights in the summer.

• Days in the summer are longer than days in the winter.

• Days in the winter are longer than days in the summer.

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Which of the following is true?

• The Sun orbits the Earth once a day.

• The Earth orbits the Sun once a day.

• The Earth rotates on its axis once a day.

• The Sun orbits the Earth once a year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth one time?

• about 1 week

• about 1 month

• about 3 months

• about 1 year

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Who still uses stars to navigate their way around the Earth?

• explorers

• animals

• astronauts

• pilots