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Astronomy Assessment

Authored by Sarah Hall

Science

4th Grade

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Astronomy Assessment
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What would most likely happen if Earth rotated faster?

Summer would last longer.

A day would be shorter.

The Moon would orbit faster.

The year would be shorter.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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A student gathered the information below on four different planets. Which planet is most likely Earth?

W

X

Y

Z

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The diagram above represents Earth revolving around the Sun. Which position represents summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

A

B

C

D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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A group of students drew the model above to represent the solar system. Which of the objects in the picture has a rocky surface?

A

B

C

D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best explains why the Sun sets in the west?

Earth rotates from west to east which makes the Sun appear to move below the horizon.

Earth rotates from east to west which makes the Sun appear to move below the horizon.

The Sun revolves around Earth which makes it appear to move below the horizon.

Earth revolves around the Sun which make the Sun appear to move below the horizon.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The instrument above is used in navigation. Why is this instrument important to navigation?

Because the needle spins it can be used to measure wind speed.

Because the needle spins it can be used to predict the time of sunrise.

Because the magnetic needle always points North it can be used to find direction.

Because the magnetic needle always points North it can be used to find latitude.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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A student drew the diagram below to model objects in space. Which object most likely represents a star?

A

B

C

D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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