G6 TX Science Chapter Test: Chapter 5

The figure shows Earth, the Moon, and the Sun as they are positioned at a certain time of the month. Observe the location of the neap tide. At which labeled point is the force of gravity among Earth, the Moon, and the Sun, the weakest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices. A student made the model below showing Earth as it revolves around the Sun. Add labels to the model, identifying the season in the Northern Hemisphere. Which labels correctly identify the seasons? Select the correct answer for each box. Box 1 models _________. (Blank 1)

• fall

• spring

• summer

• winter

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Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices. A student made the model below showing Earth as it revolves around the Sun. Add labels to the model, identifying the season in the Northern Hemisphere. Which labels correctly identify the seasons? Select the correct answer for each box. Box 2 models _________. (Blank 2)

• fall

• spring

• summer

• winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices. A student made the model below showing Earth as it revolves around the Sun. Add labels to the model, identifying the season in the Northern Hemisphere. Which labels correctly identify the seasons? Select the correct answer for each box. Box 3 models _________. (Blank 3)

• fall

• spring

• summer

• winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices. A student made the model below showing Earth as it revolves around the Sun. Add labels to the model, identifying the season in the Northern Hemisphere. Which labels correctly identify the seasons? Select the correct answer for each box. Box 4 models _________. (Blank 4)

• fall

• spring

• summer

• winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The figure shows Earth, the Moon, and the Sun as they are positioned during a certain time of the month. Observe the location of a normal tide. At which labeled point is the force of gravity between Earth, the Moon, and the Sun strongest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

How should the students model the tilt of Earth's axis?

• The model Earth could raise up both arms and spin.

• The model Earth could raise one arm and lean forward.

• The model Earth could stretch both arms out to the sides and lean back.

• The model Earth and model Sun could hold hands and circle one another.

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Which statement correctly describes how Earth, the Sun and the Moon are positioned when Earth’s oceans experience spring tides?

• Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are in a straight line.

• The Moon, Earth, and the Sun form a right angle.

• Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are not in a straight line or a right angle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The figure choices show the three possible arrangements of the Sun, the moon, and Earth that result in Earth's high ocean tides. Match each figure with the correct type of tide that will occur.

• daily high tide

• daily high tide

• neap tide

• spring tide

• spring tide

• neap tide

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A student is modeling interactions between Earth and the Sun. The student places a wooden skewer through a foam ball. The student holds the stick so that it is tilted toward a lamp, as shown below, then moves the ball around the lamp. What is the student modeling?

• eclipses

• moon phases

• rotation

• seasons

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