Earth Sun and Moon System

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Science
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6th 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
Earth’s 23.5° _______ causes the _______ to change.
axial tilt, seasons
rotation, day length
orbit, year length
gravity, tides
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the summer seasons, the hemisphere having summer is tilted _______ the sun and the sunlight is more _______. But in the winter seasons, the hemisphere having winter is tilted _______ from the sun and the sunlight is spread over a _______ area.
toward, direct, away, larger/wider
away, indirect, toward, smaller/narrower
toward, indirect, away, smaller/narrower
away, direct, toward, larger/wider
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How much of the moon’s surface is illuminated by the sun?
1/2
1/4
3/4
1/3
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A lunar eclipse occurs during a ________. During a lunar eclipse, the ________ blocks sunlight from reaching the ________ surface.
full moon
new moon
first quarter
last quarter
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Do you need to wear protective eye gear for lunar or solar eclipses?
Yes, for solar eclipses
Yes, for lunar eclipses
No, not for any eclipses
Yes, for both lunar and solar eclipses
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The diagram shows different positions of the Moon in its orbit around Earth. Based on the diagram, which location of the Moon would MOST likely result in people
being able to view a total solar eclipse?
1
2
3
4
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is the BEST explanation for the difference in seasons between Point 1 and Point 2?
Point 2 is farther from the Sun than Point 1.
Point 2 receives less direct sunlight than Point 1.
Oceans cool the air faster at Point 2 than Point 1.
The atmosphere is thinner at Point 2 than at Point 1.
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