Unit 4 Science Quiz - 2nd Grade DCSD

The different phases of the moon are caused by

• the days of the month

• the position of the Earth in its orbit around the sun

• the angle we see the sunlit side of the moon as it revolves around the Earth

• the tide level of the oceans

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following statements best describes one way that the Moon is different from Earth?

• The Moon is not solid.

• The Moon has no gravity.

• The Moon has almost no atmosphere.

• The Moon receives almost no solar light.

In the picture below, Texas is the area of Earth labeled side A where the X is drawn. What do you know for sure is happening in Texas?

• It is day in Texas

• It is summer in Texas

• It is night in Texas

• It is winter in Texas

When we learn about the planets we cannot see these objects easily because they are far away in outer space. We can use models to show how the objects look. What is the purpose of the flashlight?

• To model the sun

• To model the moon

• To model outer planets

• To model Earth

How does the position of the sun affect the location of your shadow?

• It determines where your shadow appears around you.

• It doesn't affect the location of the shadow.

• It makes the shadow always appear in front of you.

• It makes the shadow always appear behind you.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Later in the day the sun’s position in the sky will change. How will this affect your shadow?

• It will change the location of my shadow.

• It will change my shadow's shape, size, and location.

• It will change my shadow's shape.

• It will change my shadow's size.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2