The Solar System and Weather on the Planets

The Solar System and Weather on the Planets

Assessment

Passage

Science

8th Grade

Hard

Comprehending a text, Understanding word meanings, Citing textual evidence

Standards-aligned

Created by

Katelin Greer

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the characteristics of Saturn's weather?

Beautiful rings

Swirling storms

Both A and B

None of the above

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Comprehending a text

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are the weather patterns and conditions of each planet in our solar system considered intriguing subjects of study?

Because they are all the same on every planet

Because they are constantly changing and evolving

Because they are influenced by the same factors

Because they are unique to each planet

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Comprehending a text

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does the thick atmosphere on Venus contribute to the scorching hot surface?

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Citing textual evidence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a turbulent atmosphere refer to?

Peaceful environment

Harmonious atmosphere

Conflict, disorder, or confusion

Stable conditions

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Understanding word meanings

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'extreme temperature variations' refer to in the context of the text?

Small changes in temperature

Significant changes in temperature

Stable temperature conditions

No changes in temperature

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Understanding word meanings