Space Review-TEKS 5.8C

About how much time does it take for Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 60 minutes

• 365 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How many hours should the student record on the night time picture to complete the day and night cycle?

• 11 hours

• 12 hours

• 13 hours

• 24 houtrs

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which diagram BEST shows the shadow of the tree at 11:00 a.m. on the same day?

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Which of the students gave a correct explanation?

• Student 1 only

• Students 2 and 4 only

• Student 2 only

• Students 1 and 3 only

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of these best explains why the sun appears to move across the sky each day?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A student builds a model of the solar system that includes a sphere representing Earth. The sphere turns in a full circle on its axis

By using the m odel of Earth that spins on its axis, the student can best demonstrate-

• the cycle of the four seasons

• the aging of a star

• the passing of a year

• the cycle of day and night

Which arrow shows the movement that causes day and night on Earth?

• Arrow 1, because it shows the rotation of the sun

• Arrow 2, because it shows the orbit of Earth around the sun

• Arrow 3, because it shows the orbit of the moon around Earth

• Arrow 4, because it shows the rotation of Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A student draws diagrams of her house and the location of the sun in the sky. Which diagram below does NOT correctly represent the location of the sun of the time indicated?

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A student is looking for evidence that Earth is always rotating on its axis. Which of the following would provide the best evidence?

• The different amount of rain that falls each day

• The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day.

• The presence of other planets in the night sky.

• The different phases of the moon in a month.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3