The Sun and Earth are alike in that they both

• are the same shape

• are the same size

• are the same temperature

• are composed of the same material

If the Sun is at high noon, then the shadow will be

• the longest length

• the darkest

• the lightest

• at its shortest length

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

If the sun is in the East, then the shadow is cast in what direction?

• south

• north

• west

• east

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

An imaginary line through the Earth showing the Earth's tilt...

• the poles

• the axis

• equator

• the diameter

The tilt of the Earth on its axis AND the revolution of Earth around the Sun causes...

• heat waves

• The International Space Station power shortages

• Seasons

• day and night

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Students are doing an experiment where they are dropping a ball in dirt from heights of 5ft, 10 ft, and 15 ft. They record the diameter of the craters. What is the variable of the experiment?

• the amount of dirt

• the ball size

• The drop heights

• the students

A model can be used to show some relationship between the Earth, Sun, and Moon. What can a model NOT show?

• The materials they are made out of.

• The sun is bigger than Earth.

• The Moon is smaller than the Sun and Earth.

• The Earth is smaller than the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

If a basketball=Sun, and a softball=Earth, then what could represent the Moon?

• volleyball

• penny

• golf ball

• tennis ball

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why does the Moon have many MORE craters than the Earth?

• The Moon is just floating in space.

• Earth has an atmosphere to protect it.

• Asteroids are in the Moon's orbital path.

• The Moon has an atmosphere.

What creates high and low tides?

• The gravitational pull from the orbital paths of the planets

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

• Weathering of the beaches.

• The gravitational pull from the Moon and Sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4