The Earth, Sun and Moon Patterns

The Earth ______ on its axis.

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The ________ gravitational pull causes tides.

• moon's

• sun's

• Earth's

• ocean's

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The moon ________ around Earth.

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If the moon's shadow is growing it is referred to as ____________.

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If the northern hemisphere's axis is pointing away from the sun, the season is __________.

• winter

• summer

• fall

• spring

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The Earth's axis is tilted at _______________ degrees.

• 28.5

• 23.5

• 25.3

• 25

Which of the following is NOT the cause of the seasons?

• the tilt of the Earth

• Earth's orbit around the sun

• the sun's gravitational pull

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following is NOT the cause of the seasons?

• the tilt of the Earth

• Earth's orbit around the sun

• the sun's gravitational pull

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The sun ____________ around the sun.

• rotates

• circles

• revolves

Where is the sun's location during the new moon phase?

• the opposite side of Earth than the moon

• behind the moon

• behind the sun

• on a ninety degree angle from the moon

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