6.8 - Outer Space Objects

Force that keeps the planets in motion around the Sun

• gravity

• magnetic field

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Helps to shield Earth's surface from harmful solar radiation

• gravity

• magnetic field

The gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun on the surface waters of Earth cause...

• tides

• phases of the moon

• rotation

• seasons

Cosmic snowballs of frozen gases and dust that orbit the Sun are called...

• asteroids

• comets

• meteoroids

• meteorites

One complete revolution of the Earth takes about...

• one day or 24 hours

• one month or 29 days

• one year or 365 days

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A lunar eclipse occurs when the...

• Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and blocks the Sun

• Moon passes directly behind Earth and into its shadow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A solar eclipse occurs when the...

• Moon passes directly behind Earth and into its shadow

• Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and blocks the Sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The moon revolves around Earth about once every...

• one day or 24 hours

• one year or 365 days

• one month or 29 days

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A meteoroid that has hit Earth's surface is called a...

• meteorite

• meteor

• asteroid

• comet

Earth's rotation on its axis causes...

• tides

• seasons

• day and night

• phases of the moon