Space Systems LC2

Why do we create scale models of objects and systems?

• Because the object or system is very small

• Because the object or system is very large

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

I want to create a scale model of the solar system to show the sizes of the planets. To do this, each planet should be about the same size, with Jupiter and Saturn being only a little bigger. Would Is this be an accurate scale model of size?

• Yes! 👍

• No! 👎

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

I want to create a scale model to show the distance between planets. Each planet would be an inch apart from each other. Is this an accurate model?

• Yes! 👍

• No! 👎

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

I want to create an accurate scale model of our solar system. The inner planets, the first four planets, should be closer together than the outer planets.

• True! 👍

• False! 👎

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

When creating a scale model of our solar system, Neptune should be the largest object.

• True! 👍

• False! 👎

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

In a scale model of the solar system designed to show the relative sizes of the planets, should the Sun ☀️be depicted as significantly larger than Jupiter?

• Yes! 👍

• No! 👎

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

When creating a scale model of the solar system, which planet has rings?

• Mars

• The Sun

• Saturn

• Neptune

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

I want to create a model of the solar system. Which of the following would not be included in the model?

• Two stars

• The Sun ☀️

• Earth 🌍and its Moon 🌑

• Asteroid Belt

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which object is made of ice, rock, and dust and has a tail?

• Asteroid

• Comet

• Planet

• Meteor

Which object can be made of gas or made of rock?

• Asteroid

• Planet

• Comet

• Moon