Earth and Space

A large, spherical shaped object that revolves around a star is...

• an asteroid

• a planet

• a star

• a moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which of the following is a good demonstration of earth's rotation on its axis?

• a spinning top

• a bouncing ball

• a falling rock

• a train on a track

Which is true about the diagram above?

• In the Northern Hemisphere it is fall, and in the Southern Hemisphere it is spring.

• In the Northern Hemisphere it is winter, and in the Southern Hemisphere it is spring.

• In the Northern Hemisphere it is spring, and in the Southern Hemisphere it is summer.

• In the Northern Hemisphere it is summer, and in the Southern Hemisphere it is winter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

All matter and space is called:

• Galaxy

• Solar system

• Universe

• Elements and compounds

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which planet is known as the "Ice Giant"?

• Uranus

• Neptune

• Saturn

• Jupiter

Which planet has the most moons?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

What planet is known as the Earth's "twin" because of its similar size and proximity to the Sun?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mercury

What is the name given to the distance that light can travel in one year that is used to measure distances in the universe?

• Revolutions

• Mile- year

• Light-year

• Miles

How many planets in our solar system have rings?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 3

Which planet is known as the Morning Star or the Evening Star?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mercury