Earth, Moon, and Sun

Solar energy from the Sun travels through space in a

• a straight line
• a curved line
• spiral
• wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The side of the Moon that is_______the Sun becomes illuminated as the light is reflected from its surface.

• facing toward
• facing away
• ugly
• made of cheese

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The side of the Moon that is facing toward the Sun becomes_________as the light is reflected from its surface.

• illuminated
• dark
• hidden
• frozen

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The side of the Moon that is facing toward the Sun becomes illuminated as the light is _________.

• reflected from its surface
• generated by the moon
• absorbed by its surface
• reflected by the Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The side of the Moon that is facing toward the ______becomes illuminated as the light is reflected from its surface.

• Sun
• Earth
• Milky Way
• Stars

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The side of the __________that is facing toward the Sun becomes illuminated as the light is reflected from its surface.

• Moon
• Earth
• Milky Way
• Stars

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The Moon becomes more illuminated until it is a

• Full Moon
• New Moon
• Crescent Moon
• Gibbous moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The Moon becomes less illuminated until it is a

• New Moon
• Full Moon
• Crescent Moon
• Gibbous moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the position of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon during a full moon?

• Earth is between the Moon and the Sun.
• The Moon is between Earth and the Sun.
• The Sun is between Earth and the Moon.
• The Moon is beside Earth facing the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Can a solar or lunar eclipse be observed at the same time everywhere on Earth?

• no
• yes
• solar no, lunar yes
• lunar no, solar yes

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1