5.8CD

The moon does not create its own __________, but reflects the light of the ___________.

• phase, sun

• light, sun

• sun, phase

• sun, light

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the characteristics best describes both the Earth and Moon?

• Experiences high and low tides

• Has 100% oxygen in the atmosphere

• Has severe storms

• Has craters

Which of the listed characteristics describe both Earth and the moon?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The moon’s surface has many more craters than the Earth’s. What best explains the difference in the number of craters on the surface of the Moon and the Earth?

• The Moon rarely gets impacted by meteorites.
• The Earth’s atmosphere protects it from impacts.
• The Moon’s gravity attracts more meteorites than Earth's.
• The Earth rotates on its axis more quickly than the Moon.

Which of these physical characteristics are found on the Earth but NOT on the Moon? 

• mountains
• valleys
• lakes
• plains

Which has landforms?

• Sun
• Sun, Earth, Moon
• Earth and Moon
• only Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A student created a diagram to compare the characteristics of the Earth and the Moon.
Which of the following characteristics could be placed in the center part of the diagram?

• orbits another object
• strong gravitational pull
• rotates every 24 hours
• has an atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

The sun and Earth share some similarities, including their-

• size
• shape
• temperature
• landforms

Which direction does the Sun rise?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Which diagram does NOT correctly represent the location of the sun at the time indicated?

• F

• G

• h

• J

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1