6th Grade Science DOK 2 & 3 Multiple Choice Questions

Why does Earth experience a cycle of day and night?

• It orbits the Sun.

• It rotates on its axis.

• It tilts towards the Sun.

• It revolves around the Moon.

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What would happen if Earth did not rotate?

• We would have no gravity.

• Seasons would change every day.

• One side of Earth would always face the Sun.

• There would be no Moon phases.

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A student sees a diagram of Earth tilted on its axis as it revolves around the Sun. Which conclusion is supported by this diagram?

• The tilt affects Earth's gravity.

• The tilt causes seasons to change.

• The tilt causes Earth to move faster.

• The tilt changes the Moon’s orbit.

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Which statement best explains why we have different seasons?

• The distance from the Sun changes.

• The Earth spins once a day.

• The Moon blocks sunlight.

• The tilt of Earth's axis causes different angles of sunlight.

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If the Moon suddenly disappeared, what would most likely happen to Earth's tides?

• They would be stronger.

• They would disappear.

• They would become more regular.

• They would be mainly controlled by the Sun.

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Jupiter has a greater gravitational pull than Earth. Which factor contributes most to this difference?

• A. Its distance from the Sun.

• B. Its larger size and mass.

• C. Its temperature.

• D. Its speed of rotation.

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What role does inertia play in planetary orbits?

• It causes planets to crash into the Sun.

• It pulls planets toward the Sun.

• It keeps planets moving in a straight path unless acted on by gravity.

• It keeps planets from rotating.

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Why is the Moon's effect on tides stronger than the Sun's?

• It is denser than the Sun.

• It has more mass.

• It is closer to Earth.

• It is made of solid rock.

What type of rock forms from compacted sediments?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Volcanic

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Which process turns sediment into sedimentary rock?

• Cooling and melting

• Pressure and heat

• Cementation and compaction

• Freezing and erosion