Foss Planetary Science Investigation

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Science
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4th Grade
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Hard
+6
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Select all of the TRUE statements.
Rotation and revolution are the same thing
Earth's revolution is the reason we have day and night
Earth's revolution is the reason we have seasons
Earth's rotation is the reason we have day and night
Earth's rotation is the reason we have seasons.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
About how long is Earth's revolution?
365 days
12 hours
24 hours
30 days
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
If Earth did not rotate on its axis, would we still have day and night on Earth as we know it now? Explain how things would be different and the same.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary focus of the Foss Planetary Science Investigation?
Studying Earth's atmosphere
Exploring the geology of planets
Investigating the biodiversity of oceans
Analyzing the chemical composition of stars
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which planet is known for having the largest volcano in the solar system, and is often studied in planetary science?
Earth
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the term for the study of the surfaces and interiors of planets?
Astrobiology
Planetary Geology
Astrophysics
Meteorology
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a method used to detect exoplanets?
Seismic waves
Transit photometry
Magnetic resonance imaging
X-ray diffraction
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
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