Space_DISD_G4

John recorded the length and location of his shadow throughout the day. He noticed his shadow changed lengths and location. What causes this change?

• earth's rotation

• earth's orbit around the sun

• earth's path as it orbits the sun

• the moon's rotation

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

If it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?

• fall

• winter

• spring

• summer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When is a shadow at its shortest?

• in the morning

• at midnight

• in the evening

• at noon

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Why do we always see the same side of the moon?

• Because the moon's rotation and revolution take about the same amount of time.

• The moon doesn't rotate like Earth does.

• Because the moon has an axis.

• Because the earth doesn't orbit the moon.

You look up in the night sky and see this moon. What type of moon is likely to happen next?

• new moon

• full moon

• blue moon

• 1st quarter moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why does it appear that our Sun rises in the East and sets in the West?

• Because Earth rotates on its axis.

• Because Earth orbits the Sun.

• Because the Sun orbits Earth.

• Because the Sun and Earth orbit each other.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Approximately what time do you think it is based on the boy's shadow and the position of the sun?

• 9:00 am

• Exactly noon

• 9:00 pm

• 3:00 pm

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The picture is showing one phase of the moon. When the Sun, Earth, and moon are positioned like this, what moon phase will we see from Earth?

• third quarter

• first quarter

• full moon

• new moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When the Sun, moon, and Earth are positioned like in the picture, what moon phase will we see from Earth?

• first quarter

• third quarter

• full moon

• new moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why do we have day and night on Earth?

• Because of the Earth's axis.

• Because the Earth rotates on its axis.

• Because the moon orbits the Earth.

• Because the Earth orbits the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1