Space Review

How would the gravitational force between the Earth and the Moon change if the Moon was twice as far away?

• The force would increase.

• The force would be the same.

• The force would decrease.

• The force would disappear.

Which term describes a group of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravitational attraction?

• galaxy

• nova

• quasar

• supernova

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The image shows the view of a planet as it orbits the Sun. Four positions of the planet are labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4. At which position will the planet be moving the fastest?

• planet position 1

• planet position 2

• planet position 3

• planet position 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

The solar system is filled with a variety of different types of objects as shown in the diagram. What objects are represented by the letter X?

• asteroids

• comets

• meteorites

• meteors

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which phenomenon is a result of the gravitational force of the Sun?

• A) rotation of the planets on their axes

• B) rotation of the Moon on its axis

• C) revolution of the Moon around Earth

• D) revolution of the planets around the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The table shows data on the lengths of a year for three planets. Which inference can be supported by the data?

• A) Venus is the smallest planet.

• B) Venus and Uranus have similar periods of rotation.

• C) Uranus is located farther from the Sun than Jupiter.

• D) Jupiter is the warmest planet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which is the correct sequence from largest to smallest?

• A) Universe, Milky Way, Solar System

• B) Milky Way, Universe, Solar System

• C) Solar System, Milky Way, Universe

• D) Universe, Solar System, Milky Way

Based on the table, choose the two planets with day lengths that are most similar to each other.

• A) Mercury and Venus

• B) Venus and Mars

• C) Mars and Earth

• D) Earth and Neptune

Which planet in Frank’s drawing takes the least time to orbit the Sun?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which planet would most likely have the highest average surface temperature?

• Saturn

• Mars

• Earth

• Jupiter

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4