Big Idea 5 Earth in Space and Time

What does a galaxy consist of?

• planets only

• asteroids and coments only

• dust and stars

• gas, dust, and stars

What is the name of our home galaxy?

• Inner Planents

• Milky Way

• Outer Planets

• Three Musketeers

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Why can't we see stars that are much larger than the Sun?

• We are closer to the Sun.

• The Sun is much brighter.

• The Sun is much larger.

• We are farther away from the Sun.

Which is a characteristic of the inner planets?

• They have longer years.

• They are farther from each other.

• They are made of rock and metal.

• They are farther from the Sun.

How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth?

• One month

• One week

• One day

• One year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which is a characteristic of the outer planets?

• They are have a gaseous atmosphere.

• They have shorter years.

• They have hotter temperatures.

• They are closer distance to the Sun.

Which objects in space are made of rock and metal and revolve around a star?

• Moon

• Comet

• Asteroid

• Planet

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What do all planets have in common?

• They are round.

• They rotate on an axis.

• All of the above

• They revolve around a star.

How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis?

• One year

• One week

• One month

• One day

What happens during the New Moon phase?

• Earth is between the Sun and the Moon (bright side).

• Right side is lit.

• Left side is lit.

• It is between the Sun and Earth (dark side).

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1