Earth In Space Final retake
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17 questions
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Which of the following is one day on Earth?The time it takes for
Which of the following is one day on Earth?
The time it takes for
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A planet has a shorter day than Earth does. Which of the following is most likely to explain why?
A planet has a shorter day than Earth does. Which of the following is most likely to explain why?
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Which of the following causes the ocean’s tides?
Which of the following causes the ocean’s tides?
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About how long does one cycle of the Moon’s phases last?
About how long does one cycle of the Moon’s phases last?
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There is a full moon on October 9 and November 6. What phase is the Moon in on October 23? You can use the Calendar below.
There is a full moon on October 9 and November 6. What phase is the Moon in on October 23? You can use the Calendar below.
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You can use the Calendar for question 5.
You can use the Calendar for question 5.
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Which diagram(s) below best represent(s) the position of the Moon during a quarter Moon? Note that S represents the Sun, E is Earth, and M is the Moon.
Which diagram(s) below best represent(s) the position of the Moon during a quarter Moon? Note that S represents the Sun, E is Earth, and M is the Moon.
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Which diagram(s) above show(s) the Moon during the most extreme tides? Note that S represents the Sun, E is Earth, and M is the Moon.
Which diagram(s) above show(s) the Moon during the most extreme tides? Note that S represents the Sun, E is Earth, and M is the Moon.
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What percentage of the Moon is lit by the Sun? Explain your answer below.
What percentage of the Moon is lit by the Sun? Explain your answer below.
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Explain your answer to question 9.
Explain your answer to question 9.
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The phases of the Moon are caused by which of the following?
The phases of the Moon are caused by which of the following?
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Which of the following results from the tilt of Earth?
Which of the following results from the tilt of Earth?
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Changing seasons are caused by which of the following?
Changing seasons are caused by which of the following?
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If Earth’s axis were tilted 50°, which of the following would result?
If Earth’s axis were tilted 50°, which of the following would result?
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If Earth revolved more slowly in its orbit around the Sun, which of the following would be likely to result?
If Earth revolved more slowly in its orbit around the Sun, which of the following would be likely to result?
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Which of the diagrams below correctly represents the position of Earth during winter in the United States? Explain how you decided which answer is correct.
Which of the diagrams below correctly represents the position of Earth during winter in the United States? Explain how you decided which answer is correct.
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Your friend went outside and sat in the shade of a tree for two hours. While she was there, the shade from the tree got smaller and smaller. Was it morning or afternoon and why did the shade get smaller at that time of day?
Your friend went outside and sat in the shade of a tree for two hours. While she was there, the shade from the tree got smaller and smaller. Was it morning or afternoon and why did the shade get smaller at that time of day?