Patterns on Earth

Patterns on Earth

Shadows, Seasons, and Moon Phases

Multiple Choice

Which object would make the darkest shadow?

• an opaque block

• a clear window

• a translucent drinking glass

• a transparent plastic bag

Multiple Choice

If a light source is behind an object, a shadow will —

• be behind the object.

• appear in front of the object.

• be very small.

• not be seen.

Multiple Choice

A shadow moves during the day because of –

• strong winds.

• the rotation of Earth.

• falling temperatures.

• the Sun’s gravity.

Multiple Choice

One revolution of the Earth around the Sun takes about –

• 24 hours

• 30 days

• 60 minutes

• 365 days

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes why the Earth has four seasons?

• The Sun is closer to the Earth during summer and farther away during Winter.

• The Sun shines directly onto the equator all year long.

• The tilt of the Earth is the main reason for the seasons.

• The movement of water through the water cycle is the main reason for seasons.

Multiple Choice

The Earth orbits the Sun with its axis ─

• always tilted away from the Sun.

• always tilted towards the Sun.

• perpendicular (90°) to Earth’s orbit.

• always pointing in the same direction.

Multiple Choice

In the northern hemisphere what season is occurring in the above diagram?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Fall

Multiple Choice

In the northern hemisphere what season will occur in 6 months from the time of the above diagram?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Fall

Multiple Choice

Which of the following completes the lunar cycle?

Multiple Choice

If you saw a full moon last night what moon would you see in a about a week?

• first quarter moon

• third quarter moon

• waxing crescent moon

• new moon

Multiple Choice

Why do we see different phases of the Moon here on Earth?

• The Moon moves around the Sun.

• The Moon is smaller when it is farther from Earth causing it to appear to have shadows.

• The point of view of the moon changes and Earth sees different amounts of lit and unlit Moon.

• The Earth casts a shadow across the Moon.