Space Unit

What is an astronomer?

• A scientist who studies plants

• A scientist who studies animals

• A scientist who studies outer space

• A scientist who studies the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What does the term "pattern" refer to ?

• A type of fabric design

• Something that happens once and cannot be repeated

• A decorative design

• Something that happens again and again in a predictable way

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the definition of "axis" ?

• A tool used for cutting wood

• An imaginary line that goes through the North Pole and South Pole of the Earth

• The outer layer of the Earth

• A type of graph

What does "circumference" mean?

• The surface area of a sphere

• The volume of a cylinder

• The distance around a circle

• The length of a rectangle

Which of the following best describes a "season"?

• A type of weather that occurs randomly

• A traditional festival

• A time of year with specific weather that repeats every year

• A spice used in cooking

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is a "planet" ?

• A star that emits light and heat

• A small rock floating in space

• A large, round object in outer space that orbits a star

• A satellite that orbits a planet

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What does it mean to "rotate"?

• To move in a straight line

• To stand still

• To spin or turn around a central point, like the Earth around its axis

• To orbit around the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is "gravity"?

• A type of energy from the Sun

• An invisible force that pulls any object down, toward the center of a planet, moon, or other object

• The light produced by stars

• The speed at which an object moves

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What is "mass"?

• The color of an object

• The amount of space an object occupies

• The amount of matter an object has

• The temperature of an object

What is the "atmosphere"?

• The water that covers the Earth's surface

• The layer of gas that protects the Earth from the Sun

• The air that surrounds a planet

• The empty space between planets