Day 6 STAAR Review

Day 6 STAAR Review

Multiple Choice

Which of these changes would likely occur if the rate of Earth's' rotation on its axis increased?

• The length of the seasons would be shorter

• The length of the seasons would be longer

• The length of a day would be shorter

• The length of a day would be longer

Multiple Choice

The model shows Earth in several positions relative to the Sun.

In which position is it winter in North America?

• Position 1, because North America receives the most direct Sun

• Position 2, because North America is tilted toward the Sun

• Position 3, because North America is parallel to the Sun

• Position 4, because North America is tilted away from the Sun

Multiple Choice

A student must complete the column of the table that lists the dates of the full moons.

What are the most likely dates of the full moons?

• Feb 5, March 7, April 5, May 4

• Feb 15, March 17, April 15, May 14

• Feb 25, March 27, April 25, May 24

• Feb 29, March 31, April 29, May 28

Multiple Choice

A student uses paper and fasteners to create a model of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon. The Sun and Earth are attached to the paper background, while the Moon is free to revolve around the Earth.

Which diagram shows the objects arranged so that a New Moon would be visible from Earth?

Multiple Choice

In July 1994, the comet shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with the planet Jupiter, as scientist had predicted. To be able to accurately predict when a comet will collide with a planet, it is essential to understand-

• the composition of a planet's atmosphere

• the gravitational attraction that exists between all bodies

• the attraction of opposite poles of a magnet to each other

• the formation of comets

Multiple Choice

Different relative positions of the Sun, the Moon and Earth have different effects on Earth's oceans.

Which model shows the position of the Sun, the Moon and Earth that have the greatest effect on ocean tides?