Science SOL 5.8

The Sun seems to move across the sky from sunrise to sunset. Why does the Sun seem to move?

• The Sun is rotating on its axis.

• Earth is rotating.

• The Sun is orbiting around Earth

• Earth is orbiting around the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The Moon, Sun, and Earth have different physical characteristics. Which of these best describes a physical characteristic of the Sun?

• It is a solid and has many layers

• It rotates on its axis every 24 hours

• It is mostly made of hydrogen and helium

• It is smaller and has less gravity than Earth or the Moon

The diagram shows the shadow of a tree in a field at noon on a summer day. The sun rises at 7:00 A.M. on this day. Which diagram best shows the shadow of the tree at 10:00 A.M. on the same day?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A student draws a model showing the movements of Earth, the moon, and the sun. Which arrow shows the movement that causes day and night on Earth?

• Arrow 1, because it shows the rotation of the sun

• Arrow 2, because it shows the orbit of Earth around the sun

• Arrow 3, because it shows the orbit of the moon around Earth

• Arrow 4, because it shows the rotation of Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What state of matter has molecules that bounce around at high speeds and are not close together? (a)  

• Gas

• Solid

• Smoke

• Liquid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

This picture shows an example of what type of energy? (Choose the BEST answer.) (a)  

• thermal

• electrical

• mechanical

• radiant

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

In an ecosystem, what role do producers play in the food chain?

• They consume other organisms.

• They produce energy for consumers.

• They convert sunlight into usable energy.

• They break down dead organisms.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

This picture shows an example of what type of energy? (a)  

• mechanical

• electrical

• radiant

• thermal

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

How does Earth's rotation affect the day and night cycle?

• It causes the seasons to change.

• It changes the moon's phases.

• It leads to day when the area faces the sun and night when it faces away.

• It affects the gravitational pull of the moon.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Forming a hypothesis

• Conducting an experiment

• Making an observation

• Analyzing data