Earth and Space practice Unit 8/9

Front

The moon, the sun, and Earth have different physical characteristics. Which of these best describes a physical characteristic of the sun?

Back

It is mostly made of hydrogen and helium.

Front

One of the brightest objects in the night sky is a planet that is closer to the sun than Earth is. What is the name of this planet?

Back

Venus

Front

Which of these cycles is a direct result of Earth’s rotation? Options: Day and night, Moon phases, Rainfall and evaporation, Seasons

Back

Day and night

Front

A shadow moves during the day because of-

Back

The rotation of Earth

Front

Which picture shows how the tree’s shadow most likely looked at 9:00 A.M.?

Back

A

Front

A student is looking for evidence that Earth is always rotating on its axis. Which of the following would provide the best evidence? The different amount of rain that falls each day, The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day, The presence of other planets in the night sky, The different phases of the moon in a month

Back

The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day

Front

A student builds a model of the solar system that includes a sphere representing Earth. The sphere turns in a full circle on its axis. By using a model of Earth that spins on its axis, the student can best demonstrate —

Back

the cycle of day and night

Front

Which statement best explains why the sun appears to move across the sky during the day? Options: The Earth is closest to the sun in the winter. The Earth is revolving around the sun. The Earth is tilted at 23.5 degrees. The Earth is rotating on its axis.

Back

The Earth is rotating on its axis.

Front

Which planet should they place at the greatest distance from the school building? Options: Jupiter, Neptune, Mercury, Saturn

Back

Neptune

Front

In the early 1600s, the astronomer Galileo used a telescope to make observations of Mercury and Venus. What are the positions of these planets in relation to the sun?

Back

Mercury is the planet closest to the sun, and Venus is the 2nd planet from the sun.