Foss Planetary Science Investigation

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

About how long is Earth's revolution?

• 365 days

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 30 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

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

Which planet is known for having the largest volcano in the solar system, and is often studied in planetary science?

• Earth

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

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

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

What is the main component of the Martian atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

Which spacecraft was the first to successfully land on Mars and send back data?

• Viking 1

• Voyager 1

• Pioneer 10

• Galileo

What is the significance of the discovery of water ice on the Moon?

• It indicates the presence of life

• It suggests potential for future human colonization

• It proves the Moon's volcanic activity

• It shows the Moon's atmosphere is similar to Earth's

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1