Earth and the Universe

If the sun is in the west where does the shadow of a tree proyect?

• North

• South

• West

• East

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

If the sun is in the east where does the shadow of a tree proyect?

• North

• South

• West

• East

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

What is this moon phase?

• Half moon.

• New moon.

• Full moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is this moon phase?

• Half moon.

• New moon.

• Full moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What instrument can we use to see the universe?

• telescope

• magnifying glass

• termometer

• microoscope

The points labeled on the chart below represent the approximate size of Earth, the Milky Way, the Moon, and the Sun. The approximate size of the Solar System is also shown.

Which point on the chart best represents the approximate size of the Sun?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which statement is true regarding measuring distances in space?

• An astronomical unit (AU) is larger than a light year.

• The time taken for light to travel through our Solar System is longer than that for light to travel through the Milky Way.

• The Earth is one astronomical unit (AU) from the Sun.

• All of the terrestrial planets are more than one astronomical unit (AU) from the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which star would appear the dimmest from Earth's surface?

• Star A

• Star B

• Star C

• Star D

The sun is much larger than the moon. However, as viewed from Earth, the sun and moon appear to be the same size. Why do the sun and moon appear to be the same size when viewed from Earth?

• The moon is much hotter than the sun.

• The moon is much denser than the sun.

• The moon is much brighter than the sun.

• The moon is much closer to Earth than the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Gloria is at the observatory and is examining a newly discovered star through a powerful telescope. She wants to find out how bright the star actually is. What information does she need to calculate the absolute magnitude of a star?

• Color and temperature of the star

• Color and composition of the star

• Apparent magnitude and distance from Earth of the star

• Color and distance from Earth of the star