Effects of Sun and Moon Absence

Effects of Sun and Moon Absence

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Biology, Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores hypothetical scenarios involving the sun and moon. If the sun disappeared, Earth would become dark and cold, leading to the extinction of life. A reduction in the sun's size would cause freezing temperatures and disrupt the solar system's balance. Solar flares could disrupt technology and communication. The moon's disappearance would affect Earth's rotation, tides, and climate.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would happen to the planets in the solar system if the sun turned into a black hole?

They would drift away into space.

They would continue orbiting as usual.

They would collide with each other.

They would get sucked into the black hole.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the sun suddenly became half its size, what would happen to Earth's climate?

It would become more humid.

It would become extremely hot.

It would become extremely cold.

It would remain the same.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would the disappearance of the sun affect Earth's temperature within a week?

It would fluctuate wildly.

It would rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

It would drop below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

It would remain constant.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would happen to plants if the sun disappeared?

They would grow faster.

They would turn blue.

They would thrive.

They would die due to lack of photosynthesis.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason solar flares would cause more disruption today compared to 1859?

Increased solar activity.

Greater reliance on technology.

Weaker Earth's atmosphere.

Closer proximity to the sun.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would be a visible effect on Earth due to massive solar flares?

Magnificent auroras.

Darker nights.

Increased rainfall.

Brighter days.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would the absence of the moon affect Earth's rotation?

It would remain unchanged.

It would slow down.

It would speed up.

It would stop completely.

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