Moon Phases, Stars, & Constellations

How many moon phases are there in total?

• 12
• 10
• 8
• 6

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the second closest star to Earth?

• Betelgeuse
• Proxima Centauri
• Alpha Centauri A
• Sirius

What are circumpolar constellations?

• Constellations that are only visible in the southern hemisphere.
• Constellations thatb are constellations that are visible all year round.

• Constellations that rise and set like the sun.
• Constellations that are only visible during summer months.

What is an example of a circumpolar constellation?

• Cassiopeia
• Ursa Major
• Orion
• Scorpius

Where does gravity pull objects on Earth?

• Away from the Earth
• Towards the sky
• Towards the center of the Earth
• In a circular motion

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NGSS.5-PS2-1

What is apparent brightness?

• Apparent brightness is the brightness of an object in a vacuum.
• Apparent brightness is how bright a star appears from Earth.

• Apparent brightness is how bright a star is when viewed from space.

• Apparent brightness is the total energy emitted by a star.

How many miles is one light-year equivalent to?

• 1 trillion miles
• 10 billion miles
• 3 million miles

• 6 trillion miles

How did ancient explorers use constellations?

• To help with navigation.

• To communicate with other explorers.

• To predict weather patterns based on star positions.
• To identify land masses on the horizon.

Which star was useful to the ancient explorers?

• Betelgeuse
• Sirius
• North Star (Polaris)
• Alpha Centauri

What phenomenon on Earth provides evidence of the Earth and moon's gravitational pull?

• Tides
• Meteor showers
• Volcanic eruptions
• Earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1