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Beyond Earth Practice 2

Concept Check

Question 1mcq

Why does the Moon appear to change shape during a month?

A.The Moon is actually shrinking and growing every night.

B.Earth's air paints the Moon different shapes.

C.We see different portions of its sunlit half as it moves around Earth.

D.The Sun disappears inside the Moon.

Question 2mcq

Why does the Moon appear to change shape during a month?

A.The Moon is actually shrinking and growing every night.

B.Earth's air paints the Moon different shapes.

C.The Sun disappears inside the Moon.

D.We see different portions of its sunlit half as it moves around Earth.

Question 3mcq

Why does the Moon appear to change shape during a month?

A.We see different portions of its sunlit half as it moves around Earth.

B.The Moon is actually shrinking and growing every night.

C.Earth's air paints the Moon different shapes.

D.The Sun disappears inside the Moon.

Question 4mcq

Which option best shows the science skill: Interpret sky charts or diagrams?

A.Choose a conclusion without any observation.

B.Use observations and evidence to support the explanation.

C.Ignore the variable being tested.

D.Use a belief that cannot be checked.

Question 5mcq

Which option best shows the science skill: Avoid common space misconceptions?

A.Choose a conclusion without any observation.

B.Ignore the variable being tested.

C.Use observations and evidence to support the explanation.

D.Use a belief that cannot be checked.

Apply and Solve

Question 6mcq

Why does the Moon appear to change shape during a month?

A.The Moon is actually shrinking and growing every night.

B.Earth's air paints the Moon different shapes.

C.The Sun disappears inside the Moon.

D.We see different portions of its sunlit half as it moves around Earth.

Question 7mcq

Why does the Moon appear to change shape during a month?

A.We see different portions of its sunlit half as it moves around Earth.

B.The Moon is actually shrinking and growing every night.

C.Earth's air paints the Moon different shapes.

D.The Sun disappears inside the Moon.

Question 8mcq

Why does the Moon appear to change shape during a month?

A.The Moon is actually shrinking and growing every night.

B.We see different portions of its sunlit half as it moves around Earth.

C.Earth's air paints the Moon different shapes.

D.The Sun disappears inside the Moon.

Question 9mcq

Which option best shows the science skill: Interpret sky charts or diagrams?

A.Choose a conclusion without any observation.

B.Ignore the variable being tested.

C.Use observations and evidence to support the explanation.

D.Use a belief that cannot be checked.

Question 10mcq

Which option best shows the science skill: Avoid common space misconceptions?

A.Choose a conclusion without any observation.

B.Ignore the variable being tested.

C.Use a belief that cannot be checked.

D.Use observations and evidence to support the explanation.