Space Review

Most of the mass in the solar system is concentrated in the sun, which means it exerts the force called _____________ that holds the solar system together.

• repulsion
• friction
• gravity
• magnetism

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Which of the Following is NOT an accurate statement about our solar system?

• All of the planets revolve around the Sun.

• All of the planets revolve in elliptical orbits.

• All of the planets revolve at the same speed

• All of the planets revolve around the Sun in the same direction

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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The moon has gravity, although not as much as the Earth.  How does the moon’s gravity affect the   

         Earth?

• It causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
• It affects the behavior of people.

• It influences the growth of plants and animals on Earth.
• It causes tides and affects the Earth's rotation.

Our ________ doesn’t change, but our __________ does depending on where we are.

• mass, weight

• weight, mass

• mass, gravity

• mass, speed

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What kind of eclipse is this?

• Lunar eclipse

• Partial eclipse
• Solar eclipse

• Annular eclipse

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What is A?

• Earth

• Moon

• Sun

• Umbra

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What is B?

• Earth

• Moon

• Penumbra

• Umbra

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What is C?

• Earth

• Moon

• Penumbra

• Umbra

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What is D?

• Earth

• Moon

• Penumbra

• Umbra

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What is E?

• Earth

• Moon

• Penumbra

• Sun

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