8th Gr Sci - TEK: 8.7ABC

The Sun appears to rise and set because of which of the following?

• The Sun is much larger than the Earth

• The Earth rotates on its axis

• The Earth revolves around the Sun

• The axis of the Earth is tilted

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which example below models an object revolving?

• A member of the audience sitting in a chair

• An actor walking onto the stage

• A tuba player as he marches around a chair while facing the conductor

• A ballerina spinning around on her toe

A student draws the model below: Which best compares the conditions at X and Y?

• It is day at location X and night at location Y.

• It is winter at location X and summer at location Y.

• There are more hours of daylight at location X than at location Y.

• The moon appears brighter when viewed from location X than when viewed from location Y.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Earth is at a point in its orbit where it is not tilted toward or away from the Sun. What season is it now in the northern hemisphere?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which point on the diagram best represents the positions of the Earth and the Sun when it is summer in North America?

• Point A

• Point B

• Point C

• Point D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which statement best explains why areas around the equator have daytime highs that vary little during the year?

• The angle of the sun’s energy hitting that area of the Earth stays the same.

• The water surrounding these areas moderates the temperature of the land.

• The density of the vegetation causes the temperature to remain steady.

• The unique soil composition causes heat to be retained for long periods of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which table identifies the accurate season in the Southern Hemisphere for each position?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The diagram below shows four positions in Earth's orbit around the Sun. Each position contains the Northern and Southern hemispheres of the Earth. SELECT the position where the Southern Hemisphere is experiencing spring.

AND SELECT the position where the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing winter.

Select TWO correct answers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Select the location on the image below that best represents spring in the northern hemisphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The diagram represents the positions of the Earth and the Sun throughout one year demonstrating the seasons. Which statements are accurate about the Earth, Sun, and seasons? Select TWO correct answers.

• Point A represents South America in summer and North America in winter.

• Point B represents North America in spring and South America in the fall.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun in 24 hours and has a 23.5-degree tilt.

• Point A represents North America in summer and South America in winter.

• The Earth rotates over a period of 365 days and experiences four separate seasons.

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