A fourth grade class has been learning about how the rotation of Earth and the apparent movements of the Sun, the Moon, and stars are connected. Which of these statements about their connection is true?

• The Moon's rotation on its axis and revolution around Earth take about the same time.

• The Sun appears to move from east to west because Earth is rotating from east to west.

• The Earth's rotation on its axis and revolution around the Sun take about the same time.

• The apparent motions of the Moon and the Sun are similar because both rise toward the west and set toward the east

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How much time does it take Earth to revolve around the Sun?

• 1 day

• 1 year

• 1 week

• 1 month

Which of the following sets of drawings correctly shows how the Moon’s shape could have changed during the month?

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The picture shows a phase of the Moon. What will the next phase be?

• full moon

• new moon

• last quarter

• first quarter

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Peyton observes that she can see some star patterns during the winter, but not during the summer. Which motion causes her observations?

• Earth rotating on its axis

• Earth moving around the sun

• the stars moving around the Earth

• the stars moving around the sun

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Aubrie uses a telescope to observe the star pattern Aries in the sky at 9 p.m. She records that Aries is located in the eastern part of the sky. Which change is Aubrie most likely to record when she observes Aries again at 11 p.m.?

• Aires is a different shape

• Aries is made up of more stars

• Aires has shifted across the sky

• Aries has disappeared from the sky

Josh is researching the history of NASA in Florida for a report. Which title could Josh use on his report to best describe how Florida's economy was changed by the space industry?

• The different careers of NASA Employees

• How the Kennedy Space Center was named

• The types of Space Shuttles Launched in Florida

• Why space shuttles were launched at Cape Canaveral

The development of the NASA space program led to satellite weather systems and faster information on current weather conditions. How does this technology directly benefit Florida households?

• It provides early warning in the event of serious weather conditions.

• It increases the number of weather channels available inside the state of Florida.

• It provides better cell phone coverage about weather outside the state of Florida.

• It increases the number of research projects available to weather scientists.

Many people from all over the world have watched space shuttles being launched from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. Which part of the economy have these visitors affected the most?

• education

• farming

• health care

• economy

Which of these happens as a result of Earth rotating on its axis?

• Change in climate

• change of season

• change from night into day

• changes in the phases of the moon