Space

What causes Earth's seasons?

• the tilt of Earth's axis

• Earth's rotation

• the revolution of the Moon

• Earth's distance from the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What type of tides would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

• neap tide

• spring tide

• new moon tide

• full moon tide

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Wha type of tide would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

• full moon tide

• new moon tide

• neap tide

• spring tide

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If the Sun is bigger than the moon, why does the moon have a greater affect on tides?

• The Sun's gravity does not affect water.

• The moon is much closer than the sun.

• Although the moon is smaller than the sun, it has more mass.

• The earth blocks the suns gravitational pull.

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What is the term for a star's brightness as seen from Earth?

• Absolute magnitude

• Apparent magnitude

• Luminosity

• Intensity

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Analyze the impact of space exploration on technological advancements. Provide examples of technologies developed for space missions that have practical applications on Earth.

• Space exploration has led to significant technological advancements, including the development of GPS, improved medical imaging, and water purification systems. These technologies, initially developed for space missions, have practical applications on Earth, enhancing navigation, healthcare, and access to clean water.

• Space exploration has had no impact on technological advancements. All technologies used in space missions are unique to space and have no practical applications on Earth.

• Space exploration has led to technological advancements in entertainment, such as virtual reality and video games. These technologies have practical applications on Earth, primarily in the gaming industry.

• Space exploration has led to technological advancements in agriculture, such as genetically modified crops and automated farming equipment. These technologies have practical applications on Earth, primarily in food production.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze the importance of the International Space Station (ISS) in scientific research. What are some key experiments conducted on the ISS?

• The ISS is important for scientific research because it provides a unique environment for experiments in microgravity. Key experiments include studying the effects of long-term space travel on the human body and growing plants in space.

• The ISS is important for scientific research because it provides a platform for launching satellites. Key experiments include testing new satellite technologies and monitoring Earth's weather patterns.

• The ISS has no importance in scientific research. It is primarily used for space tourism.

• The ISS is important for scientific research because it provides a base for mining asteroids. Key experiments include extracting minerals from asteroids and testing new mining technologies.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What are the reasons for the season?

• Earth's tilt & rotation

• Earth's tilt & revolution

• Earth's rotation & rovolution

• Earth's tilt & resolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In winter, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?

• towards

• up

• down

• away

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The Earth orbits the Sun because of what?

• Friction

• Electromagnetic attraction

• Gravity

• Interia

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