Sun-Earth-Moon

How long does it take the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

• 24 days

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 28 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How long does it take for the Earth to Revolve around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 24 days

• 365 days

• 28 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The reason that the Sun appears to rise in the East and set in the West.

• Sun revolving around the Earth

• Sun rotating on its axis

• Earth revolving around the Sun

• Earth rotating on its axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The moon does not produce any light. Yet we can we see the moon in the sky. Why?

• Moon reflecting Earth's light

• Earth reflecting the Moon's light

• Moon reflecting the Sun's light

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which moon phase is this?

• 1st quarter
• new moon
• waxing crescent
• waxing gibbous

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which moon phases is this?

• waning crescent
• waning gibbous
• 3rd quarter
• full moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The image shows __________________

• lunar eclipse
• Full moon
• low tide
• solar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The moon travels around Earth at a speed of about 1 km/s.  Which of the following keeps the moon in orbit around Earth?

• gravity
• magnetism
• ocean tides
• the suns heat and light

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

What causes wind on Earth?

• Hot gases

• The Earth's rotation

• The Earth's revolution

• Uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What season does A represent?

• Summer
• Fall
• Winter 
• Spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1