Solar System and Moon Phases
Authored by Lisa Thompson
Science
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
It takes about __________________ for the Earth to revolve one time.
365 days
24 ¼ hours
30 days
180 degrees
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Base your answer to questions #5 & #6 on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents eight numbered positions of the Moon in its orbit around Earth. Which two motions cause the Moon to show a complete cycle of phases each month when viewed from New York State?
Moon's rotation and Earth's rotation
Moon's revolution and Earth's rotation
Moon's rotation and Sun's revolution
Moon's revolution and Sun's rotation
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Base your answer on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the Moon in eight positions, A through H, in its orbit around Earth. How many days are required for the Moon to complete a cycle of phases from the new Moon position represented in the diagram to the new Moon the following month?
2.2d
27.3d
29.5d
365.26
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The diagram below shows the Moon as it revolves around Earth. The numbered locations represent different positions of the Moon in its orbit. Which Moon phase would be seen by an observer in New York State when the Moon is at position 2?
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In which type of model are the Sun, other stars, and the Moon in orbit around the Earth?
heliocentric model
tetrahedral model
concentric model
geocentric model
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following have an orbit that is most similar to the orbit of the Moon?
Neptune
Venus
Jupiter
Mars
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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