Science - Investigation 2 Review

What is the main problem with this graphic representation?

• The Earth isn't rotating

• The size of the Earth and Sun are not to scale

• The Sun is orbiting the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why can't we see the Sun at night?

• Because it gets blocked by the moon

• Because the Earth rotates

• Because the moon and stars are brighter

What does this graphical display represent?

• Earth's revolution

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

______________________: to travel around something else in a circular path; orbit

• revolution

• rotation

• resolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

_______________: turning around on an axis

• rotation

• revolution

• restitution

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How long does it take the Earth to complete a full rotation on its axis?

• 12 hours

• 30 days

• 24 hours

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

True or False: The stars move around the Earth

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What factors affect the brightness of a star?

• Temperature, and distance

• Rock composition, and rotation

• Distance, and orbit

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What causes the moon to appear bright?

• It is made of gasses that cause it to light up

• It is close to Earth, and reflects light from the sun

• It has an extremely high surface temperature

Why does the Sun appear brighter than other stars?

• Because it is the biggest

• Because it is close to Earth

• Because the Moon blocks other stars