Earth, Sun, and Moon Vocabulary
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Science
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6th Grade
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Lisa Thompson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Directions: The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. To go from a full moon to a new moon, the moon must go through the
waning gibbous and waxing crescent stages.
third quarter and waxing crescent phases.
waxing gibbous and waning crescent phases.
waning gibbous and third quarter stages.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
During which phase does the Moon appear to be unlit (no light) by sunlight?
first quarter
third quarter
new moon
full moon
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Directions: The diagram below shows the phases of the Moon as they relate to its orbit around Earth. Before a new moon becomes a full moon, it must go through the
waning crescent and waning gibbous phases.
first quarter and third quarter phases.
waning crescent and first quarter phases.
waxing crescent and waxing gibbous phases.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The diagram below shows the Moon in its complete orbit around Earth over a period of about 29 days. Use this diagram to answer any questions that follow. Which position on the diagram shows a full moon?
1
3
5
7
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?
the gravitational force of the Moon and Sun
the Sun's electromagnetic energy
Earth's magnetic field
Earth's rotation
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NGSS.MS-PS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?
Earth's orbit around the Sun
Earth's gravity
the tilt of Earth's axis
the Moon's gravity
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Eclipses occur because the Moon
does not create its own light and only reflects light from the Sun.
does not create its own light and only reflects the light from Earth.
creates its own light, which is blocked by the Sun during an eclipse.
creates its own light, which is blocked by Earth during an eclipse.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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