Space Practice Test

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

• Rotation is the Earth orbiting the Sun; revolution is Earth spinning on its axis.

• Rotation is spinning on an axis; revolution is orbiting around another object.

• Rotation causes the seasons; revolution causes day and night.

• There is no difference; they are the same.

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How long does it take Earth to complete one rotation?

• 1 hour

• 1 day

• 1 week

• 1 month

How long does it take Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 365 days

• 7 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does it take the Moon to complete one revolution around Earth?

• 1 day

• 1 week

• About 1 month

• 1 year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does it take the Moon to rotate once on its axis?

• 1 day

• 1 week

• About 1 month

• 1 year

In which direction does the Sun rise and set?

• Rises in the west, sets in the east

• Rises in the east, sets in the west

• Rises and sets in the north

• Rises and sets in the south

At what time of day is the Sun highest in the sky?

• Sunrise

• Noon

• Sunset

• Midnight

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What keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

• The Moon’s gravity

• The Sun’s gravity

• Earth’s rotation

• Magnetism

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What best describes the orbit of Earth around the Sun?

• Circular
• Elliptical

• Decaying

• Ovulating

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What best describes the orbit of the Moon around Earth?

• Circular with a period of one week

• Elliptical with a period of one month

• Spiral with a period of one year

• Circular with a period of one day

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4