Earth Science Astronomy

The image shows lines of...

• longitude

• latitude

This process takes place in the core of the Sun and combines two smaller atoms into a larger atom.

• Fusion

• Fission

• Chemistry

• Radiation

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Without ________ we wouldn't have the Electromagnetic Spectrum.

• the Earth

• barycenter

• Kepler

• the Sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The gaseous layer surrounding Earth or another heavenly body.

• Atmosphere

• Astronomy

• Gravity

• Satellite

The branch of science that deals with the physical universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.

• Atmosphere

• Astronomy

• Gravity

• Satellite

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

A(n) _______ is the amount of light or radiation reflected by a surface, typically that of a parent or moon.

• galaxy

• friction

• albedo

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A(n) ________ is an organized system of millions or billions of stars, gas, solar systems, and dust that are held together by gravitational attraction.

• galaxy

• friction

• albedo

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

T or F: refracting and reflecting are types of telescopes.

• True

• False

What part of the sun is still visible during a total solar eclipse?

• Umbra

• Corona and loops of gas

• Solar core

• Convective zone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A comet's tails always faces _______ (from) the sun.

• away

• toward

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1