Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Quizzizz

• F. Main sequence

• G. White dwarf

• H. Blue giant

• J. Red giant

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Alpha Centauri appears as a bright object in the Milky Way galaxy. Alpha Centauri is actually a system of three objects. Each object produces light and rotates on its own axis. The system is an average of 4-light years from earth. Based on this information, the three objects that make up the Alpha Centauri system are all —

• asteroids

• comets

• planets

• stars

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram shown is divided into four sections. Which section of the diagram includes the coolest, brightest stars?

• Section 1

• Section 2

• Section 3

• Section 4

Based on the information, which star is most like the sun?

• Star 1

• Star 2

• Star 3

• Star 4

Which statement best describes the location of the sun in the Milky Way galaxy?

• The sun is located in the center of a spiral-shaped galaxy.

• The sun is located off the center of an elliptical-shaped galaxy.

• The sun is located on an arm of a spiral-shaped galaxy.

• The sun is located on an arm of an elliptical-shaped galaxy.

Which diagram shows the relative position of Earth's axis at the beginning of summer in Texas?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The model shows Earth in four different positions in its orbit around the sun. Which statement correctly explains which position of Earth represents summer in the United States?

• Position 1, because the Western Hemisphere is facing the sun

• Position 2, because the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun

• Position 3, because Earth is at its closest point to the sun in its orbit

• Position 4, because Earth is traveling at its fastest rate in its orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The diagram shows Earth in its orbit around the sun when very little light is visible at Earth’s South Pole. Which statement is true when Earth is in the position shown?

• It is August in the Northern Hemisphere. It is April in the Southern Hemisphere.

• It is summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

• The number of hours of daylight is greater in the Southern Hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere.

• Spring begins earlier in the year in the Southern Hemisphere than it does in the Northern Hemisphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The diagram models four lunar phases. During which lunar phase is the tide highest?

• Phase 1

• Phase 2

• Phase 3

• Phase 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1