Science Games

What is a PLANET?

• A large object in space that orbits a star, such as the sun.

• A small plan that is made ahead of time

• An object in space

• A natural satellite that orbits a planet

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What is an ATMOSPHERE?

• An envelope of gas surrounding an object in space

• The center of a planet

• A shape that you study in Geometry

• A book of maps

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What is a SUNSPOT?

• A really bad sunburn

• A dark area on the sun's surface that gives off less energy than the rest of the sun

• The hottest part of the sun

• The shadow of another object on the sun's surface

Which planet has liquid water and supports life?

• Mars

• Earth

• Saturn

• Uranus

In an ecosystem, what role do producers play in the food chain?

• They consume other organisms.

• They produce energy for consumers.

• They convert sunlight into usable energy.

• They break down dead organisms.

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How does Earth's rotation affect the day and night cycle?

• It causes the seasons to change.

• It changes the moon's phases.

• It leads to day when the area faces the sun and night when it faces away.

• It affects the gravitational pull of the moon.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is true about light?

• Light travels in a straight line

• Light cannot be reflected

• Light is a type of sound

• Light is always visible

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What would likely happen if Earth rotated on its axis more slowly than it currently does?

• The days would be shorter.

• The nights would be shorter.

• The days would be longer.

• There would be no noticeable change.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The Sun is made of mostly two gases, and they are....

• Helium and Nitrogen

• Hydrogen and Oxygen

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Nitrogen and Oxygen

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What is a METEOR?

• A rock floating around in space

• A vegetarian meat substitute that tastes like beef

• The flash of light made by an object burning up in Earth's atmosphere (A "shooting star")

• A rock found on the beach that came from space