Earth and Space Science Test

The Sun's gravitational pull on Earth produces Earth's ________________.

• Tides

• Rotation

• Interaction with Mars and Venus

• Revolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

If the Sun and Earth were farther apart and the Earth had a smaller mass, how would the gravitational pull change?

• The gravitational pull would decrease

• The gravitational pull would increase

• The gravitational pull would not change

• The gravitational pull would multiply

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What is occurring when the Moon's shadow falls on a location on Earth's surface?

• lunar eclipse

• solar eclipse

• equinox

• solstice

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Law of Universal Gravitation states

• Inertia and Gravity

• Every object in the universe attracts every other object

• Every object will remain at rest

• Energy is Constant

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Which season is the Northern hemisphere experiencing when it is tilted towards the Sun?

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

• Summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What statement about the Sun and Earth is true?

• Earth is located at the center of the solar system, and the Sun moves in a circular orbit around it.

• The Sun is located at the edge of the solar system, and Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around it.

• Earth is located beyond the outer planets, and the Sun moves in a circular orbit around it.

• The Sun is located at the center of the solar system, and Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around it.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

• Position 1

• Position 2

• Position 3

• Position 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which term best describes the Earth moving around the Sun?

• axis

• horizon

• phase

• orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A student claims that the Northern Hemisphere will be experiencing summer starting June 21. Which statement supports the student’s claim?

• The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun on June 21.

• The Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun on June 21.

• Equal amounts of sunlight are received by both hemispheres on June 21.

• Less sunlight is received by the Northern Hemisphere on June 21.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1