Astronomy

If the Earth moved farther away from the Sun, what would probably happen?

• There would be colder weather
• There would be more seasons
• There would be no moon
• There would be no tides

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The diagram shows an instrument that sailors can use while traveling on the ocean. The instrument helps the sailor

• know the local time

• see distant objects clearly

• locate the cardinal directions

• measure the ocean water temperature

At which of the following times of day would your shadow be the shortest?

• 7:00 AM
• 3:00 PM
• 12:00 PM (noon)

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Telescopes make objects look

• farther away than normal.
• darker than normal.
• whiter than normal.
• closer than normal.

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How many planets are in the solar system?

• 10
• 8
• 9
• 7

Which planets have rings?

• Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn
• Pluto, Venus, Neptune, and Mars
• Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter, and Neptune
• Mars, Earth, Uranus, and Venus

Which planet has the most moons?

• Jupiter
• Earth
• Saturn
• Mars

Which planets are the gaseous planets?

• Mercury, Mars, Neptune, and Uranus
• Earth, Venus, Jupiter, and Neptune
• Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter, and Earth
• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

How many planets have water on them?

• 6
• 3
• 4
• 1

Which planets have zero moons?

• Uranus and Mercury
• Neptune and Mars
• Venus and Earth
• Mercury and Venus