Quiz about Patterns of Earth and Sky review

Question 1

The length of time it takes for Earth to orbit the sun one time

Accepted Answer

year

Answer

orbit

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star

Answer

sun

Question 2

A huge object in space that gives off heat and light.

Accepted Answer

star

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model

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sun

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data

Question 3

To move in a regular path around something

Accepted Answer

orbit

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year

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day

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sun

Question 4

A scientist who studies stars, planets, and other objects in the universe

Accepted Answer

astronomer

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model

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gravity

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day

Question 5

The pull between Earth and other objects, which acts even without touching

Accepted Answer

gravity

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day

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model

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data

Question 6

Something scientists make to answer questions about the world

Accepted Answer

model

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data

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pattern

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gravity

Question 7

A period of time that is 24 hours long and includes daytime and nighttime.

Accepted Answer

day

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year

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data

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pattern

Question 8

The only star in our solar system

Accepted Answer

sun

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constellation

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solar system

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day

Question 9

An arrangement of stars as seen from Earth

Accepted Answer

constellation

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model

Answer

solar system

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data

Question 10

The sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun

Accepted Answer

solar system

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constellation

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sun

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star

Question 11

Something we observe to be similar over and over again

Accepted Answer

pattern

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data

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model

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day

Question 12

Observations or measurements recorded in an investigation

Accepted Answer

data

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model

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pattern

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constellation

Question 13

Do we see the same stars every night, all year long?

Accepted Answer

no

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yes

Question 14

Earth orbits the sun at the same time as it spins

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 15

Earth's position in it's yearly _________ determines which stars we see in the night sky.

Accepted Answer

orbit

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axis

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spin

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gravity

Question 16

Why does the sun appear the largest and brightest to us on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The sun is the closest star

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Gravity makes the sun look bigger

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Every year we see the same stars on the same date

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We face the sun in the daytime and we face away from the sun at nighttime

Question 17

What is the cause of daily patterns of day and night?

Accepted Answer

The rotation of Earth on its axis

Answer

The rotation of the stars

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The rotation of Earth on its side

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The rotation of the stars around the Earth

Question 18

A person is experiencing nighttime. What must happen for them to experience daytime?

Accepted Answer

The Earth must rotate on its axis

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The person has to wake up

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The person has to go to t bed earlier

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The Earth must spin faster

Question 19

Why can't wee see stars during the daytime?

Accepted Answer

Because the sun is too bright so other stars cannot be seen

Answer

Because we need special glasses to wear in order to see the stars during the day

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Because there are not stars

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Because the Earth has rotated too quickly on its axis

Question 20

To make sure the class follows the rules of a proper investigation, what needs to happen?

Accepted Answer

Observations must be made at the same time each week

Accepted Answer

Observations must be made from the same spot each week

Answer

Observations must be followed according to the teacher's rules

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Observations must be done in multiple locations

Question 21

When you go outside at noon for recess each day, and look up at the sky, the sun will be in the same location for several weeks. Why?

Accepted Answer

At midday, the sun appears directly above the Earth

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At midday, the sun is closer to the Earth so it looks bigger and brighter

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At midday, the sun is actually behind us

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At midday, the sun is not as bright as other stars

Question 22

Why does our Sun seem bigger and brighter than other stars?

Accepted Answer

The sun seems bigger and brighter than other stars because it is the closest star

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The sun seems bigger and brighter because it's yellow and the moon is white

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The sun seems bigger and brighter because the sun has been around the solar system for longer

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The sun seems bigger and brighter than other stars because it is the star that it the farthest away

Question 23

Why does the Sun and Moon appear to be the same size in the sky?

Accepted Answer

The sun is larger but farther away

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The moon is larger but farther away

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The sun and moon are the exact same size

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The sun is so small

Question 24

The sun rises in the ______

Accepted Answer

east

Answer

north

Answer

south

Answer

west

Question 25

The sun sets in the

Accepted Answer

west

Answer

north

Answer

east

Answer

south

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