Space Science Exam

Match the following words to the correct definition:

• Axis

• Imaginary line that runs through the north and south pole

• Revolution

• Action of spinning on an axis

• Rotation

• Action of planets orbiting the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Match the following words to the correct definition:

• Galaxy

• A celestial body that that contains many solar systems

• Solar system

• Planets and other bodies that revolve a star

• Universe

• All existing matter and space

Match the following words to the correct definition:

• Quarter moon

• Moon phase lit on the left side and shrinking

• Waxing Moon

• Moon phase that is lit 50%

• Waning Moon

• Moon phase lit on the right side and growing.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Match the following words to the correct definition:

• Crescent Moon

• Moon phase more than half lit and shaped like a G

• New Moon

• Moon phase less than half lit and shaped like a C

• Gibbous Moon

• Moon phase where 0% is lit

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Organize these options into the right categories:

Groups:

(a) Quarter Moon

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(b) Gibbous Moon

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(c) Crescent Moon

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(d) Full Moon and New Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Organize these pictures into the right category:

Groups:

(a) Waning Moon

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(b) Waxing Moon

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Match the following

• Waxing Crescent

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• Waning Gibbous

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• Waning Crescent

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• Waxing Gibbous

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Match the following pictures to the moon phase:

• Full Moon

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• 1st Quarter

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• New Moon

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• 3rd Quarter

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What are the planet's motion based on the picture?

• Sun Reflection

• Revolution

• Earth Rotation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Based on the picture, how is earth moving?

• Sun Reflection

• Revolution

• Rotation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1