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Sun, Earth, and Moon

Authored by Angel Gooch

Science

5th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of both the Earth and the Moon?

Atmosphere containing oxygen
Rocky surface covered with landforms
Flowing water in oceans and rivers
Fossils and fossil fuels under the surface

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Among the Earth, Sun, and Moon, what makes the Earth unique? Only the Earth –

can generate energy
lacks an atmosphere
is made mostly of rock
contains water in liquid form

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following lists the Earth, Sun, and Moon in order of size, from largest to smallest?

Earth, Sun, and Moon
Earth, Moon, and Sun
Sun, Earth, and Moon
Sun, Moon, and Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

A student created a diagram to compare the characteristics of the Earth and the Moon.
Which of the following characteristics could be placed in the center part of the diagram?

orbits another object
strong gravitational pull
rotates every 24 hours
has an atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

Which has landforms?

Sun
Sun, Earth, Moon
Earth and Moon
only Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of these physical characteristics are found on the Earth but NOT on the Moon? 

mountains
valleys
lakes
plains

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The moon’s surface has many more craters than the Earth’s. What best explains the difference in the number of craters on the surface of the Moon and the Earth?

The Moon rarely gets impacted by meteorites.
The Earth’s atmosphere protects it from impacts.
The Moon’s gravity attracts more meteorites than Earth's.
The Earth rotates on its axis more quickly than the Moon.

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