6.1.1 (Only Moon Phases and Eclipses)
Authored by Francisco Pablos
Science
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following explanations best describes the difference between solar eclipse and lunar eclipse? Suggestion: Draw a model to help identify the correct answer.
A. During a solar eclipse the sun is between the earth and the moon. During a lunar eclipse the moon is between the earth and the sun.
B. During a solar eclipse the moon is between the earth and the sun. During a lunar eclipse the earth is between the moon and the sun.
C. During a solar eclipse the earth is between the moon and the sun. During a lunar eclipse the moon is between the earth and the sun.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which model represents the earth, moon, and sun cycle that must occur to witness a lunar eclipse?
A
B
C
D
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Gerard observed the moon’s appearance and recorded his observations below. Drag and drop the correct moon phase to complete his calendar. Match the moon phases with the correct days:
Day 11
Day 7
Day 4
Day 14
Day 17/18
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Using the diagram, match the phase to the correct number.
7
Third Quarter
3
First Quarter
1
New Moon
5
Full Moon
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student observes the moon every night for a week. Using patterns and what you know about the model of the Sun-Earth-Moon system, analyze this student's observations to predict the moon's phase on night 12.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a solar eclipse, the moon blocks the light from the sun casting a shadow on some areas on the earth. Why is the moon able to block the light from the sun when the moon is very small compared to the sun?
During a solar eclipse, the moon is closer to the earth than the sun, blocking our view of the sun.
The orbit of the sun is an oval and during a solar eclipse, the sun is on the far side of its orbit.
The tilt of the earth is pointing away from the sun causing the sun to look smaller when the tilt of the earth is pointing to the sun.
The moon’s shadow is larger than the sun’s shadow.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the planets and other bodies to orbit around the sun holding the solar system together?
The gravitational force of the earth to all the other planets
The gravitational force from each planet to the planets next to it
The gravitational force of the sun
The gravitational force of each planet
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
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