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Sun-Moon-Earth System

Authored by Brandy Hickman

Science

6th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What causes the change in seasons on Earth?

The distance of Earth from the Sun

The tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun

The speed of Earth's rotation

The gravitational pull of the Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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During which season is the Northern Hemisphere tilted towards the Sun?

Winter in NH

Spring in NH

Summer in NH

Fall in NH

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect the amount of sunlight received at different locations on Earth?

It causes the Sun to shine equally on all parts of Earth

It results in varying intensities of sunlight, leading to different seasons

It has no effect on sunlight distribution

It causes the Sun to shine only on the equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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During which season is the Southern Hemisphere tilted away the Sun?

Winter in SH

Spring in SH

Summer in SH

Fall in SH

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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What is true about spring tides?

Greatest tidal range of the month

The Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned in a straight line

Higher high tides and lower low tides

Occur during full and new moons

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Earth's __________ is it spinning on its axis, while Earth's __________ is its motion around the Sun.

revolution, rotation

rotation, revolution

tilt, speed

tides, seasons

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Which is true about neap tides?

Lower than normal high tides and higher than normal low tides

The Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned at a right angle

Lowest tidal range of the month

Occur during 1st quarter and 3rd quarter moons

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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