December

December

3rd Grade

15 Qs

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December

December

Assessment

Quiz

Science

3rd Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-PS1-1, MS-ESS2-4

+3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Thompson

FREE Resource

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the significance of the winter solstice in December for the Northern Hemisphere?

It marks the longest day of the year.

It marks the shortest day of the year.

It marks the beginning of spring.

It marks the beginning of summer.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which astronomical event occurs in December that affects the length of daylight?

Equinox

Lunar Eclipse

Winter Solstice

Summer Solstice

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In December, which constellation is most prominent in the night sky?

Orion

Scorpius

Ursa Major

Leo

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the chemical formula for snow, which is commonly seen in December in many regions?

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which meteor shower is typically visible in December?

Perseids

Geminids

Leonids

Orionids

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for colder temperatures in December in the Northern Hemisphere?

The Earth is closer to the Sun.

The Earth is tilted away from the Sun.

The Earth is tilted towards the Sun.

The Earth is farther from the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a common adaptation of animals living in snowy environments during December?

Thick fur

Thin skin

Bright colors

Large ears

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