NGSS Earth Science

Which diagram best represents the sequence of Moon phases, as seen by an observer in New York State, when the moon travels, from position A to position D in its orbit around Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which motion is mainly responsible for the difference in the constellations visible at midnight on these two dates?

• The Sun orbits Earth.

• Earth orbits the Sun.

• The stars in the constellation orbit Earth.

• Earth orbits the stars in the constellations.

Which change in seasons occurs in the northern hemisphere at position D?

• winter is ending, and spring is beginning.

• spring is ending, and summer is beginning.

• summer is ending, and fall is beginning.

• fall is ending, and winter is beginning.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which diagram best represents the position so the asteroid in its orbit around the Sun? [Note: the diagrams are not drawn to scale.]

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

During which moon phase could an observer on Earth see a lunar eclipse?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A solar eclipse might be observed from Earth when the Moon is at which location?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

which phase of the Moon will be observed in New York State when the Moon is at position 8?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the density of this mineral sample?

• 6 g/mL

• 24 g/mL

• 34 g/mL

• 60 g/mL

Which phase of the Moon will the observer see when the Moon is at the position shown in its orbit?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which diagram correctly represents the curving of Earth's ocean currents and prevailing winds due to the Coriolis effect?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6