Science Court - Seasons

Why was it cold in Australia in June according to the text?

• Because the Earth was moving away from the Sun

• Because Australia is always cold in June

• Because it was winter in Australia

• Because of a sudden climate change

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the Earth's orbit shape around the Sun?

• A perfect circle

• A square

• A triangle

• Slightly elliptical

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What causes the seasons according to the text?

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

• The Earth spinning on its axis

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The Earth moving closer or farther from the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What was Heather Hancock's misunderstanding about the summer?

• She thought summer was cancelled

• She believed Australia was in the Northern Hemisphere

• She believed the Earth was flat

• She thought the Earth was moving away from the Sun, causing no summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What type of swimming lessons had Heather Hancock paid for?

• Freestyle swimming

• Backstroke swimming

• Butterfly stroke swimming

• Synchronized swimming

What did Heather Hancock plan to do with Shep Sherman?

• Take him to a cooking class

• Take him on a vacation

• Take him to science court

• Teach him about the Earth's orbit

What was Shep Sherman's reaction to Heather Hancock's accusations?

• He ignored her

• He agreed with her

• He was confused

• He offered her a refund

What did Heather Hancock use to investigate her theory?

• A conversation with a friend

• A book

• A telescope

• An internet search

What was the outcome of the court case?

• The case was postponed

• The case was dismissed

• Shep Sherman was not found guilty

• Shep Sherman was found guilty

What does the tilt of the Earth's axis cause?

• The seasons

• Day and night

• The phases of the Moon

• Eclipses

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1