4th Grade - Earth and Space in Time

Why did NASA choose Cape Canaveral in Florida as its base of operations?

• There was a large population of people.

• It had many animals to send up to space.

• It was close to Disney World.

• Oceanfront location, and mild climate.

The space exploration industry has a positive effect on Florida’s economy in many ways, including creating an increase ---

• Unemployment

• Tourism

• Fishing

• prices

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What happened to the population of Brevard County after the space center was opened?

• It grew by 100 people

• It tripled in size

• The population decreased

• It did not change

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When tourists visit Florida for space exploration events, this will likely result in increased sales for which business?

• Hardware stores

• Hotels

• Car sales

• Flower shops

The increase in Florida tourism can be directly attributed to which of the following?

• Decrease in fossil fuel consumption

• Increase in hurricane activity

• Biodiversity of wetland habitat

• Space exploration industry

Lee sees this picture of the moon on the 1st night? Which picture best shows the moon 4 weeks later?

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If the night is clear, why can't I see the moon?

• You might need more light because only one half of the Moon is visible.

• You might need more light because only one quarter of the moon is visible.

• The Moon is in its New phase, so it's invisible to us.

• The Moon is in its Crescent phase, so it's too thin to be seen.

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Sue looks at the moon. The next day the moon does not look the same. How long will it take the moon to look the same?

• a day

• a month

• a week

• a year

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A full moon was seen on January 5. What is the most reasonable prediction for the date of the next full moon?

• January 19

• February 3

• January 28

• February 18

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Jon observes the sun rise in the eastern sky. As it is sets it is now in the western sky. Why?

• The Earth’s revolution around the Sun.

• The Moon’s rotation around the Earth.

• The Sun’s revolution around the Earth.

• The rotation of the Earth on it’s axis.

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