6.E.1.1 Earth in the Universe
Authored by Julia Tarlton
Science
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing when it is tilted directly toward the Sun?
fall
winter
spring
summer
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the major cause of seasonal changes?
changes in the tilt of Earth’s axis
Earth changing its distance from the Sun
changing patterns in wind and ocean currents
cycles in the amount of energy released by the Sun
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing when it is tilted away from the Sun?
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?
air resistance
friction
gravity
magnetism
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Ocean tides result mainly from
surface winds
radiant heat from stars.
Earth’s tilt on its axis.
the Moon’s gravitational pull.
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which phase of the moon occurs after a waxing gibbous?
waning gibbous
waxing crescent
full moon
new moon
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The diagram shows different positions of the Moon in its orbit around Earth. Based on the diagram, which location of the Moon would MOST likely result in people
being able to view a total solar eclipse?
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