Astronomy: Exploring Gravity and Celestial Events

What role does gravity play in the formation of galaxies and solar systems?

• It repels celestial bodies away from each other.

• It attracts celestial bodies, causing them to clump together.

• It has no effect on the formation of galaxies and solar systems.

• It only affects the motion of planets within a solar system.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes the tilt of the Earth's axis?

• 0 degrees

• 23.5 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the seasons?

• It causes the Earth to move closer to the Sun during summer.

• It results in varying angles of sunlight, leading to different seasons.

• It has no effect on the seasons.

• It causes the Earth to rotate faster during winter.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Michelle wants to visit a place where the sun rises earlier than in Michigan during summer. Which direction should she consider traveling?

• West

• East

• North

• South

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following locations would be ideal for Michelle's vacation if she wants to experience earlier sunrises than in Michigan?

• California

• New York

• Texas

• Florida

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the Earth-Moon-Sun system, which celestial body exerts the strongest gravitational force?

• The Earth

• The Moon

• The Sun

• They all exert equal force

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DOK Level 1: Recall

If you are standing outside and the sky goes dark, which type of eclipse might you be experiencing?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What evidence would help you determine if you are experiencing a solar eclipse?

• The Moon is visible in the sky.

• The Sun is completely or partially obscured.

• The stars are visible during the day.

• The temperature increases suddenly.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain why the Sun is considered the strongest force in the Earth-Moon-Sun system.

• It is the largest body and has the most mass, exerting the greatest gravitational pull.

• It is the closest body to the Earth.

• It has the least mass but the strongest magnetic field.

• It is the smallest body but the most influential.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Suggest two specific locations where Michelle could vacation to experience earlier sunrises than in Michigan, considering the Earth's tilt and rotation.

• Maine and Massachusetts

• California and Nevada

• Texas and Arizona

• Washington and Oregon

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking