Sunlight and Earth's Surface

Sunlight and Earth's Surface

6th Grade

19 Qs

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Sunlight and Earth's Surface

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Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-PS3-4, MS-PS4-2

+7

Standards-aligned

Created by

Charles Martinez

FREE Resource

19 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When Earth receives energy from the Sun, ____.

some energy is reflected back into space

some is absorbed by the atmosphere

some is absorbed by land and water on Earth's surface

all of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly compares temperatures in rural and urban areas?

Rural areas are usually cooler because trees and water absorb more sunlight than

concrete surfaces.

Rural areas are usually warmer because grasses and other plants absorb sunlight

to grow.

Urban areas are usually cooler because buildings absorb sun light before it

reaches the ground.

Urban areas are usually warmer because streets have surfaces that absorb

sunlight.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Sun’s energy hits the surface of Earth most directly at the poles.

True

False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The specific heat of water is higher than the specific heat of sand. That is why water heats

up more slowly than sand.

True

False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

My parents use an .............. sponge to wash the dishes, but my

friend’s family uses a cloth rag.

bounced

absorbent

spread

absorbs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Dark-colored clothing ........... more radiant energy, so it feels warmer

on a sunny day than light-colored clothing.

bounced

absorbent

spread

absorbs

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Complete the sentences with the word higher or lower.

1. Sand has a ............ specific heat than water.

higher

lower

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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