Earth, Moon, Sun

Which definition BEST describes an orbit?

• an object going around another

• the path of an object going around another due to gravity

• an object and another object with gravity

• the path of an object going around another

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What force causes objects in space to be grouped together?

• the weak nuclear force

• the strong nuclear force

• the electromagnetic force

• the gravitational force

• may the force be with you

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

A galaxy is a group of _______________

• stars

• moons and planets and other space stuff

• galaxies

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A solar system includes the following space objects:

• star(s)

• planet(s)

• moon(s)

• galaxies

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

A constellation is a group of stars that can be identified from multiple angles?

• true

• false

The word "planet" translates to _____________ in English.

• planet

• wanderer

• Luna

• Sun

If you stood at the North Pole, what star would be directly overhead?

What do SCIENTISTS use constellations for?

• horoscope meaning from their zodiac sign

• to locate space objects and space events in areas of our sky

• mythology and story telling of imaginary beings

• playing connect the dots

Astrology is a science

• true

• false

Astronomy is a science

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3