Objects in the Sky Review

Early in the morning, the Sun appears low in the sky, but by noon, it is higher in the sky. This is because

• Earth has rotated on its axis.

• the Sun has increased in temperature.

• the Sun has turned to face Earth.

• the Earth has moved closer to the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

This is an imaginary line through the center of a sphere is known as...

• equator

• prime meridian

• axis

• rotation

The diagram illustrates Earth rotating, as well as how the Sun’s light illuminates Earth. According to the diagram, which point on Earth is about to experience sunset?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Identify the phase of the moon shown.

• waxing crescent

• waxing gibbous

• waning crescent

• waning gibbous

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

These rocky objects transferring between planets are known as...

• asteroids

• meteoroid

• comet

• meteorite

Identify the phase of the moon shown.

• waxing crescent

• waxing gibbous

• waning crescent

• waning gibbous

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Olivia observed and compared the phases of the moon. She discovered that a pattern of opposites occurs. Which of the following identifies one of the pairs of moon phases that have opposite appearances?

• new moon and waxing crescent moon

• new moon and third quarter moon

• new moon and first quarter moon

• new moon and full moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

These are a set of stars that make a pattern...

• asteroids

• meteoroid

• comet

• constellation

Identify the phase of the moon shown.

• waxing crescent

• first quarter

• waning crescent

• third quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A mass of dust, rock, frozen gases, and ice that orbits the Sun is known as...

• asteroids

• meteoroid

• comet

• constellations