SC.8.E.5.9

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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When Earth moves into the Moon's shadow, a solar eclipse takes place. Which phase represents the appearance of the Moon during a solar eclipse?
full moon
new moon
third quarter
waning gibbous
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which gravitational pull has the greatest effect on tides?
The Sun's gravitational pull on Earth
The Moon's gravitational pull on Earth
Earth's gravitational pull on the Moon
The Sun's gravitational pull on the Moon
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which list represents the position of the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon during a lunar eclipse?
Sun, Earth, Moon
Earth, Sun, Moon
Sun, Moon, Earth
Moon, Sun, Earth
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth?
Gravity
Magnetism
Ocean tides
The Sun's heat & light
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A region on Earth's surface always has the highest temperatures in June and the lowest temperatures in December. Which reasoning supports the claim that temperatures are LOWEST in December?
This region is tilted the most toward the Sun in December.
This region is tilted the farthest away from the Sun in December.
This region is the farthest distance from the Sun in December.
This region is the nearest distance from the Sun in December.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The phases of the Moon are caused by the relative positions of Earth, Sun, and the Moon. When the Moon is aligned with and between Earth and the Sun, which phase is happening?
Full moon
New moon
First quarter moon
Third quarter moon
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sometimes the Moon looks like a crescent. At other times, the Moon looks like a half circle. Which reasoning explains what makes it possible for you to see the surface of the Moon from Earth?
The Moon gives off its own light.
Light from the Sun is reflected by the Moon's surface.
Light from Earth is reflected by the Moon's surface.
The Moon absorbs sunlight during the day and glows at night.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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