OSM Earth, Sun and Moon 1 SOL Review
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Physics
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8th Grade
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Kristin Wasco
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which diagram shows the relative position of Earth's axis at the beginning of summer in Texas?
A
B
C
D
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During an investigation in class, a student creates this model. Which of these statements best compares the locations of point A and point B?
Point A is experiencing day while point B is experiencing night.
Point A is experiencing night while point B is experiencing day.
Point A is experiencing summer while point B is experiencing winter.
Point A is experiencing winter while point B is experiencing summer.
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The model shows Earth in four different positions in its orbit around the sun. Which statement correctly explains which position of Earth represents summer in the United States?
Position 1, because the Western Hemisphere is facing the sun
Position 2, because the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun
Position 3, because Earth is at its closest point to the sun in its orbit
Position 4, because Earth is traveling at its fastest rate in its orbit
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram shows Earth in its orbit around the sun when very little light is visible at Earth's South Pole. Which statement is true when Earth is in the position shown?
F. It is August in the Northern Hemisphere. It is April in the Southern Hemisphere.
G. It is summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
H. The number of hours of daylight is greater in the Southern Hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere.
J. Spring begins earlier in the year in the Southern Hemisphere than it does in the Northern Hemisphere.
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Students make a model using a globe and a flashlight. Which answer choice best explains the change from daytime to nighttime on Earth?
The sun stops sending light to Earth at night.
Earth moves farther away from the sun at night.
The tilt of Earth causes less light to reach Earth at night.
Earth rotates and causes different parts of Earth to experience night.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which diagram models a hypothetical situation in which every location on Earth would have 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness per day?
A) Earth orbits the sun in less than 365 days.
B) Earth’s orbit is a perfect circle.
C) Earth does not tilt on its axis.
D) Earth has two moons.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does autumn start in different months of the year in North America and South America?
A. Earth’s orbit around the sun is not a perfect circle.
B. North America has a larger landmass than South America.
C. The moon has a greater pull on South America than on North America.
D. Earth’s axis has a 23.5° tilt.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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