More Systems in Space Practice

The cycle of the moon lasts about.........

• a month (28 days)

• a year (365 days)

• a week (7 days)

• a day (24 hours)

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Where does the light that allows us to see the moon come from?

• Earth

• Sun

• moon

• stars

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The sun and the moon look about the same size from the Earth. Why does the moon appear to be the same size?

• The Sun is closer to Earth.

• They are the same size.

• The moon is closer to Earth.

• The moon is actually bigger.

What does the earth's tilt cause?

• The seasons
• Day and Night
• Tsunamis
• Earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season, or seasons, have the shortest daylight hours?

• Summer
• Fall
• Winter
• Spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which season have the same amount of daylight hours?

• Spring & Fall
• Winter & Summer
• None of the seasons have equal daylight hours
• All are equal

Why do other stars appear so much smaller than the sun?

• They are actually much smaller
• They are so far away
• They are not as bright
• They are dwarf stars

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What are stars?

• Rocky bodies
• Burning balls of gas
• 5 pointed shapes
• Hollywood actors

True or False
Stars are really close together in outer space.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

True or False
Constellations are stars that appear to be in a pattern.

• True
• False