Units 1, 2, and 3

In summer, the axis of the earth is pointed away or toward the sun?

• towards
• up
• down
• away

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does Earth take to make a complete rotation?

• 365 days
• 24 hours

What is Earth's annual motion around the sun called?

• Rotation
• Revolution

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One rotation of Earth is equal to

• a day.
• a year.

Why do globes lean sideways?

• To allow them to spin easier.
• To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.
• To demonstrate the effects of gravity.
• To demonstrate day and night.

Which planet is third from the sun?

• Mars
• Pluto
• Venus
• Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which is the largest object in our solar system?

• Sun
• Jupiter
• Earth
• Pluto

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which planet is closest to the sun?

• Uranus
• Mercury
• Neptune
• Earth

Season changes and days being longer in the summer are due to....

• The earths tilt
• The earths rotation
• The Earths revolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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The four planets that are nearest the sun are called the.........

• Inner planets
• Outer planets
• Small planets
• Gas giants