Units 6 & 7 Objects in the Sky & Weather Conditions Review

What could you use to observe distant stars from Earth?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Binoculars

• Magnifying glass

What would happen to the Earth if tomorrow the Sun was gone forever?

• The Earth would remain warm and bright.

• The Earth would become cold and bright.

• The Earth would become cold and dark.

• The Earth would remain warm and dark.

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What allows us to see the Moon at night?

• The Moon emits light like a star.

• The Moon reflects sunlight.

• The Moon reflects light from Venus.

• The Moon absorbs light from the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Andrew and Quincy are trying to observe stars in the night sky. Why is a telescope helpful for them in seeing stars other than the Sun?

• A. Stars are very small.

• B. Stars are very far away.

• C. Stars are very close.

• D. Stars are dark

A student looked at the Moon every night in February. On which date in February did the student see the Moon reflect the most light from the Sun?

• Feb 23

• Feb 16

• Feb 12

• Feb 9

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Mr. Carroll recorded the weather in Tomball on a chart for one month. How many MORE sunny days than rainy days were there in Tomball?

• A. 15

• B. 19

• C. 11

• D. 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

During a thunderstorm in Texas, which of the following things could happen?

• A flash flood is most likely to occur during a thunderstorm.

• A heatwave is most likely to occur during a thunderstorm.

• A sandstorm is most likely to occur during a thunderstorm.

• A volcanic eruption is most likely to occur during a thunderstorm.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Based on the weather forecast, which day had rain and the lowest temperature?

• Friday

• Saturday

• Sunday

• Monday

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Over three days, Reva recorded the rainfall. How many fewer inches did it rain on day 2 than on day 3?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Snow is more likely to fall in colder regions, typically found further north. Look at the map of Texas. Which two cities might see snow in the winter?

• Amarillo

• Dallas

• Austin

• Houston

• Laredo

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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