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PSSA Review-Space Science

Authored by Tyler Goehringer

Science

8th Grade

NGSS covered

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PSSA Review-Space Science
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following explains the reason Earth experiences day and night? (Topic: Day & Night)

The revolution of Earth

The rotation of Earth

The movement of the Moon

The movement of the Sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes Earth to observe different phases of the Moon? (Topic: Moon Phases)

Earth's shadow

The rotation of the Moon

The revolution of the Moon

The revolution of Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As Moon appears to get smaller, what term best describes how it looks? (Topic: Moon Phases)

Waxing

Waning

Swelling

Disappearing

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Moon phase appears to be completely dark? (Topic: Moon Phases)

New Moon

Waxing Crescent

Full Moon

First Quarter

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the Earth experience different seasons? (Topic: Seasons)

Because Earth rotates around the Sun.

Because the Earth's tilt rotates.

Because the Earth is either closer or farther from the Sun.

Because the Earth revolves around the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it hotter in summer? (Topic: Seasons)

The Earth rotates towards the Sun.

The Earth is closer to the Sun.

The Earth is tilted towards the Sun.

The Sun is hotter than the rest of the year.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When during the year is Earth closest to the Sun? (Topic: Seasons)

Winter

Spring

Summer

Fall

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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