Earth in the Universe

Earth in the Universe

6th Grade

20 Qs

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Earth in the Universe

Earth in the Universe

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-4, MS-ETS1-1

+6

Standards-aligned

Created by

Gerald McNeill

Used 139+ times

FREE Resource

20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

The diagram below shows the sun, Earth, and the moon.

a solar eclipse

a lunar eclipse

winter solstice

summer solstice

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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

Tags

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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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.

Tags

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

Media Image

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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