Earth and Space Science

As the earth rotates on its axis, the constellations and stars in them appear to _________.

• move across the sky

• move around each other

• stand still in the s

• rotate

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Where is the majority of water on Earth found?

• Plants

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Oceans

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The sun rising and setting, moon phases, seasonal changes, and constellations are all connected because they follow a _______________.

• pattern

• cycle

• Both pattern and cycle

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

We have different seasons because of...

• the moons orbiting around Earth

• the four seasons

• the rotation of Earth daily

• the tilt of the Earth and revolution around the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Where is the largest supply of fresh water on Earth?

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Polar ice caps

• Oceans

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A tsunami is a very large and powerful wave caused by underwater earthquakes. Which of Earth's sphere is least likely to be affected by a tsunami?

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

Star A and Star B are identical. However, Star A looks dimmer than Star B. Which statement may explain why Star A seems dimmer than Star B?

• Star A is closer to the observer than Star B.

• Star B is closer to the observer than Star A.

Approximately what time would it be based on the shadow in the picture?

• 6:00pm

• 7:00am

• 12:00pm

• 1:00am

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Using the chart, approximately how many hours can Hercules be seen in May?

• 5.1 hours

• 3.2 hours

• 8.6 hours

• 5.0 hours

Look at the waterfall in the picture. Over time what is mostly like to happen?

• The rocks will change shape and erode away.

• The water will dry up.

• The trees will die and new trees will be planted.

• The rocks will disappear.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2