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This picture shows an object in space that has an icy core with a tail of gas and dust that extends millions of miles. What is this?

A star
A comet
An asteroid
A moon

Nice going!

Nope, sorry. 😢

Which kind of waves are used to make and receive cellphone calls?

Radio waves
Visible light waves
Sound waves
Gravity waves

Nice job!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

This diagram shows five layers of the Earth. Which layer is the hottest?

Crust
Mantle
Inner core
Outer core
Upper mantle

Terrific! 🥳

Not quite.

Which of these is the main way that ocean tides are formed?

The gravitational pull of the moon
The gravitational pull of the Sun
The rotation of the Earth on its axis
Movement on the ocean floor such as undersea earthquakes

Nice!

Not quite right. 😢

Which is the biggest planet in our solar system?

Super!

That was incorrect.

Denver, Colorado, is at a higher altitude than Los Angeles, California. Which of these statements is correct?

Water boils at a lower temperature in Denver than Los Angeles.
Water boils at the same temperature in both Denver and Los Angeles.
Water boils at a higher temperature in Denver than Los Angeles.

Super!

Doh! 🤬

Which of these pictures best illustrates what happens when light passes through a magnifying glass?

$Refraction$

Bullseye!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

The loudness of a sound is determined by what property of a sound wave?

Amplitude or height
Frequency
Wavelength
Velocity or rate of change

Excellent!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

What is the name of the closest star to the Earth?

Sun
Vega
Sirius
Alpha Centauri

Fabulous!

Not quite right. 😢

Which of the following statements best describes the data in the graph below?

The more sugar people eat, the more likely they are to get cavities.
In some countries, people brush their teeth more frequently than in other countries.
In recent years, the rate of cavities has increased in many countries.
In recent years, the consumption of sugar has increased in many countries.

Nice!

Not quite right. 😢