Space_DISD_G2

When a planet spins all the way around, it _____ ?

• axis

• orbits

• rotates

• spins

What is a group of stars that forms a pattern?

• orion

• constellation

• sun

• orbits

An orbit is_______?

• The path of a planet around the sun.

• The amount of time it takes the earth to rotate.

• 24 hours.

• The Earth spinning on its axis.

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How often does the pattern of moon phases repeat?

• about every 22 days

• about every 25 days

• about every 29 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why do objects in the sky look like they move in patterns?

• because Earths orbits the sun

• because Earth rotates

• because the sin is the closest star to Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which describes motion in the solar system?

• The planets orbit around the sun.

• The sun orbits around the moon

• Earth orbits around other planets

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

In which phase do we see most of the moon?

• first quarter

• new moon

• waning crescent

• full moon

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How does placement of the sun affect the appearance of shadows?

• Shadows stay the same

• It causes shadows to disappear.

• It causes shadows to become shorter or longer.

• It causes shadows to become darker or lighter.

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How long does it take for Earth to rotate one time?

• 24 hours

• 24 minutes

• 24 days

• 24 years

Which of these represents a crescent moon?

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