29.1 - Earth in Space (20 pts.)

29.1 - Earth in Space (20 pts.)

9th - 12th Grade

7 Qs

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29.1 - Earth in Space (20 pts.)

29.1 - Earth in Space (20 pts.)

Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

HS-ESS1-B-2, HS-ESS1-B-1, HS-ESS1-A-4

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Spenser Chakerian

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7 questions

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1.

CLASSIFICATION QUESTION

3 mins • 11 pts

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Compare and Contrast Earth, Venus and Mars

Groups:

(a) Earth

,

(b) BOTH (Earth + Venus)

,

(c) Venus

,

(d) Mars

Very high levels of CO2

No Magnetic Field

Dense atmosphere

Almost no Atmosphere

highest surface temperature

about 38,000 - 40,000 km Circumference

Smaller, so less gravity

Atmosphere has CO2

moderate surface temperature

supports life

Has oceans to absorb CO2

2.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

​ (a)   is the attractive force between two objects that depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.

This force was able to shape Earth because early Earth was ​ (b)   .

Gravity

molten

Inerta

Motion

full of water

solid

Answer explanation

Gravity is the attractive force between two objects that depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them. This force was able to shape Earth because early Earth was molten.

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HS-ESS1-B-1

HS-ESS1-B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the name of the phenomena that occurs when electrically charged particles collide with atoms in the atmosphere and emit light?

Magnetic Field

Aurora

Solar wind

Harmful Radiation

Answer explanation

The phenomena that occurs when electrically charged particles collide with atoms in the atmosphere and emit light is called Aurora.

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HS-ESS1-A-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What causes the high surface temperature on Venus?

Large amounts of carbon dioxide in Venus's atmosphere traps heat.

The absence of rain forests on Venus causes the high surface temperatures.

The clouds in Venus's atmosphere cause high surface temperatures.

Venus is the closest planet to the Sun, which causes it to have high surface temperatures.

Answer explanation

Large amounts of carbon dioxide in Venus's atmosphere traps heat, leading to high surface temperatures.

5.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The shape of Earth's Orbit.

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HS-ESS1-B-2

6.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

During which month of the year is Earth farthest from the Sun? (a)  

July

January

March

August

December

Answer explanation

Earth is farthest from the Sun in July, which is when the aphelion occurs. During this time, Earth is about 94.5 million miles away from the Sun.

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HS-ESS1-B-2

7.

CLASSIFICATION QUESTION

3 mins • 3 pts

Organize these options as evidence that Earth is a Sphere

Groups:

(a) Evidence

,

(b) Not Evidence

Earthquake wave differences

Fossils on differnt mountains

Objects fall straight down

Earth's Shadow is round during an Eclipse

Bubble in Arctic Ice

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HS-ESS1-C