LockeD! - 5.8D - Sun, Earth, and Moon #1

Sunspots appear to be darker than the rest of the sun’s surface because they are—

• partially hidden from view

• in the shadow of the sun’s corona

• cooler than the rest of the sun’s surface

• made of dark-colored minerals

Which of these would best model how the sun’s energy warms Earth?

• A pot of water boiling

• A heat lamp keeping food hot

• An oven baking bread

• A spoon getting hot when stirring soup

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The surface of the sun is made of —

• gases

• solids

• liquids

• energy

Which of these best shows the relationship between Earth, the moon, and the sun?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A rock is taken from the surface of the moon and brought to Earth. What is different about this rock on Earth?

• Its mass

• Its shape

• Its length

• Its weight

Which is a possible condition for an area of the moon that receives no light?

• Fog

• Strong winds

• Thunderstorms

• Cold temperatures

Which of these is the center of our solar system?

• Mars

• The moon

• Jupiter

• The sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following can be found on both Earth and the moon?

• Hills

• Thick atmosphere

• Thunderstorms

• Oceans

Which of the following happens in our solar system?

• Earth revolves around the sun once per day

• The moon revolves around Earth once per day

• Earth revolves around the sun once per year

• The moon revolves around Earth once per year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following processes takes place in the core of the sun?

• Sunspots

• Solar flares

• Solar fusing

• Nuclear fusion

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8