Earth in the Universe

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6th Grade
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Gerald McNeill
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram below shows the sun, Earth, and the moon.
a solar eclipse
a lunar eclipse
winter solstice
summer solstice
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes a lunar eclipse?
the moon passing between the sun and Earth
the sun passing between Earth and the moon
the moon passing directly behind Earth and into Earth’s shadow
the moon passing directly behind the sun and into the sun’s shadow
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would most likely happen if the tilt of Earth were increased?
It would change the seasons.
It would slow the rotation of Earth.
It would increase the number of high and low tides.
It would decrease the gravitational pull between Earth and the moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best describes the arrangement of the moon, the sun, and Earth during spring tides?
The sun and moon are in a straight line with each other in reference to Earth.
The sun and moon are at right angles to each other in reference to Earth.
The moon reverses its orbit around Earth in reference to the sun.
The sun reverses its orbit around Earth in reference to the moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best explains why people on Earth see the same side of the moon?
The moon’s rotational period is the same as its period of revolution around Earth.
The moon’s rotational period does not match its period of revolution around Earth.
The moon’s gravitational pull becomes stronger as it revolves around Earth.
The moon’s gravitational pull becomes weaker as it rotates on its axis.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect caused by the tilt of Earth’s axis?
the changing seasons
meteors and asteroids
the alignment of the planets
periods of daylight and darkness
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes ocean tides on Earth?
strong rotational winds
the rotation of Earth on its axis
the push and pull of Earth’s gravity
the gravitational interaction between Earth and the moon
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NGSS.MS-PS2-4
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