5.8CD Sun, Earth, Moon System Review

Ann was on a camping trip and noticed that the stars seemed to change position during the night. What explains the apparent movement of the stars?

• Earth's revolution makes it appear the stars are moving.

• The stars are moving away from the Earth.

• Earth's rotation makes it appear the stars are moving.

• The Milky Way is moving.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What physical characteristic do the Earth and the Moon share?

• They both are homes to bacteria.

• They both produce light.

• They both experience weather.

• They both have a solid surface.

A student observed the apparent shape of the moon every night for a period of 60 days. On day 10 the student observed a full moon. On which other day did the student most likely observe a full moon?

• Day 20

• Day 30

• Day 40

• Day 50

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

One of the brightest objects in the night sky is a planet that is closer to the sun than Earth is. What is the name of this planet?

• Mars

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Venus

Tonight is a full moon. In about 2 weeks, what phase of the moon would you expect to see?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Ms. Garcia shines a flashlight on a globe as the globe is spinning on its axis. Which of these best describes what Ms. Garcia's model demonstrates?

• The seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis.

• The phases of the Moon are caused by Earth's orbit around the Moon.

• Day and night are caused by the rotation of Earth on its axis.

• The length of the year is caused by Earth's orbit around the Sun.

About how much time does it take the Earth to complete one rotation?

• 24 hours

• 7 days

• 28 days

• 1 year

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In the morning, the sun is in the _____________. In the afternoon, the sun is in the _____________.

• north; south

• south; north

• east; west

• west; east

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

How is the Sun different from the Earth and the Moon?

• The Sun does not produce its own heat.

• The Sun has no gravity.

• The Sun is a solid.

• The Sun is capable of producing its own light.

On a bright, sunny day, which time of day can be predicted to create the shortest shadows?

• 9:00 AM

• 12:00 PM

• 3:00 PM

• 12:00 AM

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2