SC.8.E.5.2

SC.8.E.5.2

8th Grade

13 Qs

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SC.8.E.5.2

SC.8.E.5.2

Assessment

Quiz

Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-PS1-8, MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-3

+3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Thompson

FREE Resource

13 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The sun is much larger than the moon. However, as viewed from Earth, the sun and moon appear to be the same size. Why do the sun and moon appear to be the same size when viewed from Earth?

The moon is much hotter than the sun.

The moon is much denser than the sun.

The moon is much brighter than the sun.

The moon is much closer to Earth than the sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Gloria is at the observatory and is examining a newly discovered star through a powerful telescope. She wants to find out how bright the star actually is. What information does she need to calculate the absolute magnitude of a star?

Color and temperature of the star

Color and composition of the star

Apparent magnitude and distance from Earth of the star

Color and distance from Earth of the star

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Sun's energy and composition is provided by which of the following?

The burning of fossil fuels within the Sun.

Solar power that produces electricity in the Sun.

The Sun's magnetic field.

The fusion of hydrogen into helium.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

Natasha examined a table that lists the characteristics of four stars.


Which star would appear the dimmest from Earth's surface?

Star A

Star B

Star C

Star D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

The graph show the relationship between absolute magnitude and the color in stars.


Which of the following conclusion can be drawn based on the graph.

Absolute magnitude is not related to the color of a star.

Blue stars are farther from Earth than red stars.

Blue stars are generally more luminous than red stars.

A blue star will appear brighter from Earth's surface than a red star.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

Which of the following statements best relates a star's color to its surface temperature?

A blue star has a relatively low temperature.

A red star has a relatively high temperature.

A blue-white star has a relatively low temperature.

A yellow star has a relatively low temperature.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

A scientist examines a star system that is made up of two pairs of stars. What type of system is the scientist examining?

Single

Binary

Triple

Quadruple

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