Revolution, Rotation, and Astronomy Tools

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

What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere?

• winter
• spring
• summer
• fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The spinning of an object on its axis is called______

• orbit
• rotation
• revolution
• tide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

• A.

• B.

• C.

• D.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

• z and y

• b and y

• z and a

• a and b

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How long does it take for Earth to make one full revolution around the sun?

• 1 day

• 24 hours

• 12 months

• 4 years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In 6 months, how many times will the moon have orbited the Earth?

• 1 time

• 6 times

• 12 times

• 24 times

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season is shown in each of the models?

• Model 1 is fall and Model 2 is winter

• Model 1 is winter and model 2 is fall

• Model 1 is spring and Model 2 is summer

• Model 1 is spring and Model 2 is winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

This tool is used by astronomers to make faint, faraway objects appear brighter and closer. 

• astrolabe
• compass
• sextant
• telescope

This navigational tool measure the height of the horizon to an object in space to help explorers plot their location. 

• astrolabe
• compass
• sextant
• telescope