CA #1 Review Science

Which tool would a scientist use if they wanted to study a star?

• microscope

• binoculars

• magnifying glass

• telescope

Which question have scientists been able to answer due to advancements in telescope technology?

• What do other galaxies look like

• How many planets are in the universe

• Does the earth revolve around the sun

• How long does it take the moon to revolve around the earth

When a moon is waxing, it means what?

• The moon is lit up more than half

• The moon is a banana

• The light is on the right side and the light is growing

• the light is on the left side and the light is shrinking

Today was Sarah's favorite holiday, Halloween. How many days until Sarah gets to celebrate Halloween again?

• In 126 days because it takes 126 days for earth to orbit the sun once

• In 420 days because it takes 420 days for earth to orbit the sun once

• in 240 days because it takes 365 days for earth to orbit the sun once

• In 365 days because it takes 365 days for earth to orbit the sun once

Stars appear to be different colors because

• the size

• how close they are to earth

• the temperature

• the constellations they are a part of

Where should a person live in order to see the largest variety of constellations throughout the year?

• equator

• southern hemisphere

• northern hemisphere

• the poles

What is the difference between a waxing moon and a waning moon?

• the moon is a full moon when it is waxing and a new moon when it is waning

• the right side of the moon is lit up when its waxing and the left side is lit up when its waning

• the top of the moon is visible when its waxing and the bottom of the moon is visible when its waning

• the sun lights up when the moon is waxing and the moon produces its own light when its waning

How would the appearance of the sun change if the rotation of the earth was reversed?

• it would appear to rise in the east and set in the west

• it would appear to rise in the west and set in the east

• it would appear to rise in the north and set in the south

• it would appear to rise in the south and set in the north

Which part of the earth would receive the most sunlight through the entire year?

• the poles

• the equator

• the northern hemipshere

• the southern hemisphere

The earth is titled away from the sun during what season?