Earth and Sun Exploration
Authored by Maanvi TIPS
Physics
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
What is the name of the imaginary line around which the Earth rotates?
meridian
tropic of cancer
equator
axis
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?
24 hours
48 hours
36 hours
12 hours
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
Explain why we experience day and night on Earth.
Day and night are caused by the movement of the Moon around the Earth
Day and night occur due to the Earth's distance from the Sun
Day and night are a result of the Earth's magnetic field
We experience day and night on Earth due to the rotation of the planet on its axis, which causes different parts of the Earth to face the Sun at different times.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
What causes the different seasons on Earth?
The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun
The number of clouds in the sky
The rotation speed of Earth
The distance of Earth from the Moon
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
Describe the gravitational force between the Earth and the Sun.
The gravitational force between the Earth and the Sun is caused by magnetic attraction.
The gravitational force between the Earth and the Sun is influenced by the Earth's rotation.
The gravitational force between the Earth and the Sun is determined by the speed of light.
The gravitational force between the Earth and the Sun is governed by Newton's law of universal gravitation.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
What is a solar eclipse and when does it occur?
A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light. This can only happen during a full moon phase.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun passes between the Earth and the Moon, blocking all or part of the Moon's light. This can only happen during a new moon phase.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light. This can only happen during a new moon phase.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, but it does not block any light. This can happen during any moon phase.
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
What is a lunar eclipse and when does it occur?
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes behind the Earth's shadow, creating a partial shadow on the Moon. This can happen during any phase of the Moon.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves out of its orbit and aligns with the Sun, causing a temporary darkening of the Moon. This can happen during a crescent moon.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the sunlight from reaching the Earth. This can only happen during a new moon.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the sunlight from reaching the Moon. This can only happen during a full moon.
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