The Earth, Sun, and Moon

The Earth, Sun, and Moon

8th Grade

50 Qs

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The Earth, Sun, and Moon

The Earth, Sun, and Moon

Assessment

Quiz

Science

8th Grade

Medium

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1, DOK Level 1: Recall, DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Shella Luda

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50 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the spinning of Earth on its axis?

Revolution

Rotation

Orbit

Precession

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full revolution around the Sun?

24 hours

30 days

365.25 days

12 months

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following causes the different seasons on Earth?

Earth's distance from the Sun

Earth's axial tilt

Earth's rotation speed

The Moon's gravitational pull

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Describe how the tilt of Earth's axis affects the length of daylight during different seasons.

It causes equal daylight throughout the year.

It results in longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.

It has no effect on daylight length.

It causes longer nights in summer and shorter nights in winter.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What phase is the Moon in when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?

New Moon

First Quarter

Full Moon

Last Quarter

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Explain why we see different phases of the Moon from Earth.

The Moon changes shape.

The Moon's orbit around Earth causes different portions to be illuminated.

The Sun's position changes.

Earth's shadow covers the Moon.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What causes the tides on Earth?

The Sun's heat

The Moon's gravitational pull

Earth's rotation

The wind

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

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