3rd Science Benchmark Review

Which would most likely be true if there were no tilt to Earth’s axis?

• There would be no tides

• There would be no seasons

• There would be no eclipses

• There would be no day and no night

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes the difference in the seasons on Earth?

• the tilt of Earth’s axis

• the rotation of the sun

• the rotation of the moon

• the orientation of the sun’s axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Which location would experience the most consistent warm temperatures over the course of a year?

A. a desert

B. mountain regions

C. an ocean coastline

D. areas near the equator

• A

• B

• C

• D

Why does the moon appear to change from a crescent to a full circle and then shrink again?

A. The moon’s shape really changes.

B. As the moon shines, it casts a shadow on Earth.

C. The moon shrinks and expands because of moisture. D. The appearance of the moon depends on its position in relation to the sun and Earth.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why would the spring tide produce a stronger tide than the neap tide?

A. The change of seasons would make the tide stronger. B. The gravitational pull of the sun is added to the gravitational pull of the moon in a spring tide.

C. The gravitational pull of the sun overpowers the gravitational pull of the moon in a spring tide.

D. The gravitational pull of the moon overpowers the gravitational pull of the sun in a spring tide.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How does the position of Earth affect the seasons?

A. The tilt of Earth as it travels around the sun causes seasonal change.

B. The tilt of Earth as it travels around the moon causes seasonal change.

C. The position of the sun and the moon as they orbit Earth causes seasonal change.

D. The position of each of the planets and moons nearest Earth causes seasonal change.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why is Earth the only planet in the solar system able to sustain life?

• Earth is the right distance from the moon.

• Earth is the only planet that has seasons.

• Earth is the only planet that has gravity.

• Earth is the right distance from the sun.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which result would be observed if Earth’s gravity decreased?

• Organisms would weigh less.

• Organisms would weigh more.

• Marine organisms would sink deeper into the ocean.

• Flying organisms would be found soaring higher in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

How does Earth's location in the solar system make it suitable for sustaining life?

A. Earth's distance from the sun is just right for maintaining life supporting temperatures.

B. Earth's distance from the moon is just right for creating predictable ocean tides.

C. Earth's distance from other planets helps create an abundance of liquid water.

D. Earth's distance from other planets helps create a breathable atmosphere.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Why does Earth have temperatures that allow for human survival?

A. Earth′s atmosphere prevents solar radiation from reaching its surface.

B. The heat from Earth′s core warms the planet to the exact temperature needed.

C. Earth’s distance from the sun is exactly what is needed for favorable temperatures.

D. The minerals on Earth only absorb the amount of heat that humans can withstand.

• A

• B

• C

• D