6.E.1 Earth in the Universe(ALL)

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the distance betweenEarth and the sun MOST important?
The distance prevents solar flares from reaching Earth's atmosphere.
The distance is the source of Earth's magnetic field.
The distance causes the different seasons on Earth.
The distance contributes to Earth's ability to support life.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
As planets revolve around distant stars, they block some of the light from reaching the Kepler space telescope. The telescope measures changes in the brightness of stars as planets move in front of them. How has the Kepler telescope improved our understanding of the universe?
It has aided in the discovery of planets outside the solar system.
It has aided in the discovery of planets inside the solar system.
It has aided in the discovery of life outside the solar system.
It has aided in the discovery of life inside the solar system.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the summer to be the warmest season?
The Earth's tilt causes the shortest days with the most intense sunlight.
The Earth's tilt causes the longest days with the most intense sunlight.
The Earth's tilt causes the longest days with the least intense sunlight.
The Earth's tilt causes the shortest days with the least intense sunlight.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Earth have different seasons?
because of the distance between Earth and the Sun
because of the speed of Earth as it rotates on its axis
because of the amount of light blocked by the moon on its axis
because of the tilt of earth on its axis as it moves around the sun
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which BEST explains why the moon has phases?
The moon's position changes in relation to the sun and Earth.
The sun's position changes in relation to the moon and Earth.
The Earth casts a shadow on the moon as it rotates.
The moon rotates along its axis.
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which factor makes Earth different from all the other planets in the solar system in its ability to support life?
The Earth is exposed to rays from the sun.
The Earth has only one moon that orbits around it.
The Earth rotates in an elliptical orbit around the sun.
The Earth has a breathable atmosphere.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which represents information that is gained as a result of space exploration?
weather and climate patterns that occur on Earth
existence of the sun and the moon in the solar system
how to use coal and natural gas as energy resources
location of plates found upon Earth's surface
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