
Earth and Space Science Quiz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary source of energy that drives the cycling of Earth's materials?
The Moon
The Sun
Earth's core
Ocean currents
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What force is primarily responsible for the motion of planets in the solar system?
Electromagnetic force
Nuclear force
Gravity
Friction
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?
New Moon
First Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the role of gravity in the solar system?
It causes the planets to spin on their axes.
It keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun.
It creates the light emitted by the Sun.
It causes the seasons on Earth.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a cyclic pattern caused by the Earth-sun-moon system?
Solar flares
Lunar phases
Earthquakes
Ocean currents
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which celestial body is primarily responsible for the tides on Earth?
The Moon
The Sun
Jupiter
Mars
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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