Earth, Sun, and Moon Systems Quiz

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6th Grade
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Samantha Sink
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the source of heat and light in our Solar System?
the North star
the sun
the moon
the Earth
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
We experience seasons on Earth because
The Earth is tilted at 23.5 degrees causing the sun to heat Earth with direct rays in the summer and indirect rays in the winter.
We are closer to the sun during warmer months and further from the sun in colder months.
We rotate around the sun once per year.
The Earth is tilted at 23.5 degrees.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Patterns are predictable. Please select the answer that is NOT a pattern in our Earth, Sun and Moon system include.
Moon phases
seasonal changes
sunrise and sunset
meteor showers
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of eclipse is shown?
solar
lunar
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The model shown represents a ___________ eclipse.
solar
lunar
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, it is
Winter
Fall
Spring
Summer
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Different angles of the moon's lit surface as the moon revolves around Earth cause
cycles
eclipses
moon phases
tides
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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