Sun Moon and Stars I Check II

Johara and Noah were tracking the location of the Sun in the sky. Noah faced south and pointed to the Sun at 9:15 a.m., noon, and 2:15 p.m. Johara drew where his arm pointed, but forgot to label her drawing with the times.

Fill in the boxes with the times when Noah was pointing at the Sun.

a

b

c

2:15 p.m.

Noon

9:15 a.m.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why do the shape and direction of your shadow change during the day?

• The Sun's position changes during the day.

• The shadows can show the time of day.

• The Sun rises at different times each day.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

What direction do shadows always point?

• toward the Sun

• away from the Sun

• to the left

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

How does Earth's rotation explain day and night? (choose three answers)

• It is daytime on the side facing the Sun.

• Days are longer in the summer.

• The side facing away from the Sun is dark.

• The side of Earth facing the Sun is always changing.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Look at the Illustration. Judging by the shadow, what time of day is it?

• sunrise

• noon

• sunset

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

What affects the length of a flagpole's shadow? (choose three answers)

• the time of day

• the temperature

• the season

• the height of the flagpole

• the distance from the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In the morning, you are facing west. Where will your shadow be?

• pointing east

• behind you

• in front of you

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

What is the name of the satellite that orbits Earth?

• Mercury

• Mars

• Moon

How long does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?

• one week

• one month

• one year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What is the name of the Moon phase shown on Tuesday?

• full Moon

• waxing crescent

• waning gibbous

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1