ESS1.1-1.7 Review

A student observes how Ursa Major looks in the sky during each season. Which of the following most likely shows how Ursa Major looks in the fall?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The table lists data for 3 galaxies in the Local Group. Which of the following is an accurate statement comparing the Milky Way to another galaxy?

• A The Milky Way Galaxy is a different shape than the Andromeda galaxy.

• B The Milky Way Galaxy contains more stars than the Triangulum galaxy.

• C The Milky Way Galaxy is larger than the Andromeda galaxy.

• D The Milky Way Galaxy contains more stars than the Andromeda galaxy.

Which of the following statements correctly explains why the Sun appears to be the brightest star in the sky, when viewed from Earth?

• The Sun is the largest star in the universe.

• The Sun is the closest star to Earth.

• The Sun is the brightest star in the universe.

• The Sun is the furthest star from Earth.

The moon is shown orbiting Earth in the model below. At which position will the moon be located during the full moon phase?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The table lists data for 3 galaxies in the Local Group. Which of the following accurately describes a similarity between the three galaxies?

• The three galaxies are located within the solar system.

• The three galaxies have a similar amount of stars.

• The three galaxies are similar in shape.

• The three galaxies have a similar width in light years.

The model of the sun, the moon, and Earth below shows their positions during which celestial event?

• meteor shower

• lunar eclipse

• equinox

• solar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following statements accurately describes a difference between the sun and other stars?

• The sun is much further from Earth than other stars, so it appears to be less bright.

• The sun is much closer to Earth than other stars, so it appears to be less bright.

• The sun is much closer to Earth than other stars, so it appears to be brighter.

• The sun is much further from Earth than other stars, so it appears to be brighter.

An object in the solar system is composed of gases, orbits the sun, and is spherical in shape. Which of the following statements correctly describes the object?

• The object is an outer planet.

• The object is an inner planet.

• The object is a moon.

• The object is an asteroid.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

A student observes an object in the solar system and concludes that the object is a moon. Which of the following statements best supports the student’s conclusion?

• The object is made of rock and orbits the sun between Mars and Jupiter.

• The object is frozen and has a tail.

• The object has craters and orbits a planet.

• The object is a small piece of rock near Earth.

A student observes an object in the solar system and concludes that the object is an asteroid. Which of the following statements best supports the student’s conclusion?

• The object is made of rock and orbits the sun between Mars and Jupiter.

• The object is frozen and has a tail.

• The object has craters and orbits a planet.

• The object is a small piece of rock near Earth.