8th Grade Science OSTP Topics: Earth Science

What phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the Sun's light?

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Supernova

• Comet

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How is Earth's spin axis oriented relative to its orbit around the Sun?

• It is perpendicular.

• It is parallel.

• It is fixed.

• It is tilted.

What causes the seasons on Earth?

• Changes in Earth's distance from the Sun

• Differential intensity of sunlight due to Earth's tilt

• Movement of Earth's spin axis

• Changes in Earth's rotation speed

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How do objects in the solar system remain in orbit around the Sun?

• Magnetic forces

• Friction

• Gravitational pull

• Electrical repulsion

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Earth and its solar system are part of which galaxy?

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

• Triangulum

• Sombrero

How have engineering advances influenced our understanding of the solar system?

• By creating artificial suns

• By launching satellites for observation

• By altering Earth's orbit

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Which force holds planets, moons, and asteroids in orbit around the Sun?

• Nuclear force

• Gravitational pull

• Electromagnetic force

• Strong force

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When does a solar eclipse occur?

• When the Moon is between the Sun and Earth

• When the Earth is between the Sun and Moon

• When the Sun is between the Earth and Moon

• When the Moon is behind the Earth

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What causes the apparent motion of stars in the sky?

• Earth's rotation

• Moon's orbit

• Solar flares

• Asteroid impacts

What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of the solar system?

• Expansion of space

• Supernova explosion

• Gravitational collapse of a nebula

• Magnetic field alignment