Objects in the Sky/Sun and Moon

Why are we able to see the moon in the night sky?

• The sun provide us with light and heat.

• The moon is very hot.

• The sun's light reflects off the moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which item could you use to represent the sun when creating a model?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of these statements correctly describe the sun? Choose two answers.

• The sun orbits the Earth.

• The sun is a star.

• The sun shines for 12 hours.

• The sun provides light and heat.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which tool would you use to see objects in the nighttime sky more clearly?

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Which object in the sky could be seen using only your eyes?

• the sun

• planets

• craters on the moon

Which picture picture of the moon would be clearer when using a telescope?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1