3.3 Movement in Space

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7th Grade
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Khru James
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 2 pts
Which of these forces acts on the Earth as it orbits the Sun?
Gravity and Air Resistance
Air resistance only
Gravity only
Gravity, Air Resistance and Friction
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 2 pts
The actual orbit of Uranus was different to the calculations. Which word best describes these calculations?
Predictions
Measurement
Observations
Conclusions
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 2 pts
The planet was seen to move further away from the Sun at regular times. These results were recorded.
Which word best describes these results?
Observations
Predictions
Conclusions
Secondary Information
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 2 pts
Scientist thought that another source of gravity was pulling Uranus further from the Sun. Which word best describes this statement?
Observation
Conclusion
Measurement
Secondary Information
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 2 pts
Which of the following planets has fastest orbital speed?
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 2 pts
A satellite travels in constant speed without engines around the planet because ______.
the satellite has no mass.
the satellite has no energy/fuel.
there is no air resistance.
the satellite is weightless.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 2 pts
What is the force that acts to slow spacecraft in the air around Earth, but does not act on the spacecraft in space?
gravity
air resistance
weight
pull
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