Unit Review: Sun-Earth-Moon

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

• 24 days

• 365.25 days

• 24 hours

• 4 weeks

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

• 24 hours

• 24 days

• 365.25 days

• 28 days

Which force keeps the planets orbiting the Sun?

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Wind

• Electricity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

The imaginary line from the North Pole to the South Pole around which Earth rotates is called its ____________.

• equator

• atomosphere

• axis

• rotate

When the Moon passes into the Earth's shadow, it is called a ____________.

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

• waxing moon

• waning moon

When the moon passes between the Earth and Sun, blocking the sunlight, it is called a ________________.

• lunar eclipse

• waning moon

• solar eclipse

• waxing moon

Which moon phase is pictured?

• First Quarter

• Waxing gibbous

• Waning gibbous

• Third Quarter

When the lit portion of the moon appears to be getting smaller, it is said to be...

• waxing

• decreasing

• eclipsing

• waning

What type of tide would be created from the positions in the image?

• neap tide
• elevated tide
• spring tide
• neutral tide

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In a single day, the

• Earth revolves around the Sun

• Earth rotates on its axis

• Moon revolves around the Earth

• Sun rotates on its axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1