Patterns of the Sun, Earth and Moon

 The appearance of the Moon as observed from Earth changes over time because of the Moon’s  -  
 

• gravity. 
• temperature
• path around Earth
• length of daylight

The Earth’s tilt in combination with its orbit around the Sun, causes the – 

• tides
• storms
• seasons 
• moon phases

Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for the time of sunrise on December 31?

• 7:18
• 7:20
• 7:27
• 7:20

Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for sunrise and sunset on Day 20?

• Sunrise: 6:48 am,  Sunset: 8:00 pm
• Sunrise: 6:50 am,  Sunset: 8:03 pm
• Sunrise: 6:52 am,  Sunset: 7:59 pm
• Sunrise: 6:55 am,  Sunset 8:10 pm

The data for October is missing.  Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for the average number of daylight hours in October?

• Less than 8
• Approximately 9 hours 
• Less than 10 hours
• Approximately 12 hours

A shadow moves during the day because:

• The rotation of the Sun
• The Moon's gravity
• Tides
• The rotation of the Earth

The Moon makes no light of its own.  Why are you able to see the Moon in the night sky?

• The Moon reflects light from Earth
• The Moon absorbs light from Earth
• The Moon reflects light from the Sun
• The Moon reflects light from the planets

Scientists use a variety of tools and methods to conduct scientific inquiry.  Which of the following tools would be helpful in studying the patterns of changes in the appearance of the Moon over time?

• Telescope
• Microscope
• Thermometer
• Graduated Cylinder

Tides are caused by the pull of gravity from what object?     

• Sun
• Moon
• Mars
• Jupiter

At which location on the table will the shadow of the vase most likely appear?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4