PATTERNS OF EARTH AND SKY!- 2019

True or False: 
The Sun revolves around the Earth

• True
• False

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What is the best explanation for seasons?

• The Sun orbits the Earth

• The Earth spins once a day, causing day and night

• The Earth is farther away from the sun at times and closer at other times

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 The circle in the picture below represents the Earth. Which objects correctly show the effect of Earth’s gravity?

• Objects A and C
• Object B only
• Object C only
• Objects A and B

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How does Figure 1 show evidence of gravity?

• The ball is pulled back down to the ground
• The ball moves from left to right
• The ball changes direction in the wind
• The ball makes a loud noise when kicked

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  According to Table 1, which star in the table is most likely closest to Earth?

• Sirius
• Canopus
• Rigil Kentaurus
• Vega

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Which star in Table 1 is most likely farthest from Earth?

• Sirius
• Canopus
• Rigil Kentaurus
• Vega

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The reason that the sun is brighter to us than all of other stars in the sky is that it is…

• the biggest star in the universe.
• the hottest star in the universe.
• the oldest star in the universe.
• the closest star to Earth in the universe.

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The diagram below shows the path of the Earth as it travels around the sun. About how long will it take the Earth to get from point A to point B?

• 12 hours

• 1 day

• 6 months

• 1 year

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Gravity can best be described as a force that…

• pushes you down towards the center of the Earth

• pulls you down towards the Earth.

• can push and pull you, depending on where you are on Earth.

• can pull you both down towards the Earth and up towards the sky

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True or False: 
The stars move each night because they are being pushed by gravity

• True
• False

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