Bellringer 63 ES

At which position would the altitude of the North Star (Polaris) be greatest?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is most likely represented by the symbol with the circled arrow above the Earth?

• Convection currents in the atmosphere

• The changing tilt of the Earth's axis

• The direction of the Earth's rotation

• The path of the Sun through the sky

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which position of the Earth represents the beginning of the winter season for Virginia?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which position of the Earth shows the Moon located where its shadow may sometimes reach the Earth?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

As the Earth moves from position B to position C, what change will occur in the gravitational attraction between the Earth and the Sun?

(A=1.51, B=1.46)

• It will decrease, only

• It will increase, only

• It will decrease, then increase

• It will remain the same

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

For which path is the altitude of the noon Sun 74 degrees?

• A-A'

• B-B'

• C-C'

• D-D'

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How many degrees does the altitude of the Sun change from December 21 to June 21

• 43

• 47

• 66 1/2

• 74

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which path of the Sun would result in the longest shadow of the vertical post at solar noon?

• A-A'

• B-B'

• C-C'

• D-D'

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1