Spaceship Earth

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Science
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5th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which number is most likely to be the position of the sun at noon in the summer?
1
2
3
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Is the sun clock showing 6AM or 6PM?
6AM
6PM
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the concept of 'Spaceship Earth'?
A metaphor for Earth's finite resources and the need for sustainable management
A literal spaceship designed to explore the universe
A science fiction novel about space travel
A theory about the origin of the universe
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who coined the term 'Spaceship Earth'?
Buckminster Fuller
Albert Einstein
Carl Sagan
Isaac Newton
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the idea of 'Spaceship Earth'?
Earth as a closed system with limited resources
Earth as an open system with unlimited resources
Earth as a spaceship traveling through space
Earth as a flat surface
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary message of the 'Spaceship Earth' concept?
The importance of conserving Earth's resources
The inevitability of space colonization
The need for faster space travel
The exploration of other planets
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the 'Spaceship Earth' concept relate to sustainability?
It emphasizes the need to manage Earth's resources wisely
It suggests abandoning Earth for other planets
It promotes the idea of infinite growth
It focuses on technological advancements in space travel
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
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