Hmh Space Science

______ means to spin on its axis.

• Revolve

• Rotate

• Orbit

• Constellation

An __________ is the imaginary line on which Earth rotates

• Orbit

• Constellation

• Revolve

• Axis

What is the name of the path one object takes around another called?

• Rotate

• Orbit

• Constellation

• Axis

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

____________________ is a pattern of stars that form an imaginary picture or design in the sky.

• Constellation

• Orbit

• Axis

• Space Probe

What is the different shapes of the moon called?

• Constellations

• Moon Cycle

• Moon Phases

• Revolve

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is a device people use to observe distant objects with their eyes

• Microscope

• Pan balance

• Magnifying glass

• Telescope

____________ are vehicles that move through space BUT are controlled from Earth.

• Space shuttles

• Telescopes

• International Space Station

• Space Probes

Which of the following takes about 28 days?

• Earth's rotation

• The moon's rotation

• Earth's revolution around the sun

• The moon's revolution around Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following shows the correct order of the Earth, moon, and sun from largest to smallest?

• Earth, moon, sun

• Sun, Earth, moon

• Earth, sun, moon

• Sun, moon, Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

How long does it take for Earth to make one rotation?

• 24 days

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 28 days