Unit 8 Assessment

A student observed the moon every third or fourth night for 14 days. The student made a drawing of the moon each night in a notebook. On Night 11, the sky was overcast and the student could not see the moon. Based on your knowledge of the moon’s cycle and the table, what would the student have seen on Night 11 if the clouds were not blocking the view?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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According to the calendar, when will you observe the moon in a Last Quarter phase?

• August 2, 2012

• August 9, 2012

• July 31, 2012

• July 26, 2012

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Because of the tilt of the Earth on its axis, Earth experiences four seasons as it revolves around the Sun. Which statement below shows the correct sequence?

• Spring, Winter, Autumn, Summer

• Summer, Spring, Winter, Autumn

• Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn

• Winter, Summer, Autumn, Spring

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A person standing on Earth sees a longer shadow of himself during the early morning and the late afternoon. If this statement is correct, which of the following is the best explanation?

• The Sun rotates around its axis.

• The Earth rotates around its axis.

• The Moon revolves around the Earth.

• The statement is not correct.

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Which phase in the lunar cycle is reflecting the most sunlight?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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Based on the shadows in the image, which statement below is true?

• It appears to be high noon with the Sun directly above the couple.

• It appears that the Sun is at a low angle, giving them longer legs.

• It appears that the Sun is at a high angle, giving them longer legs.

• It appears to be nighttime because their legs are longer than normal.

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What type of pattern causes the seasons to change throughout each year?

• The continual movement of the Earth around the Sun.

• The continual movement of the Sun around the Earth.

• The continual movement of the Earth around the Moon.

• The continual movement of the Sun around the Moon.

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The picture below shows the pattern of the Moon’s appearance over the last month. There is a picture missing at the arrow. Which picture below shows how the Moon would appear at the arrow?

• Image F

• Image G

• Image H

• Image J

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The Earth orbits the Sun every 365 days. Which pattern of change does this orbit create?

• The appearance of the Moon

• The length of shadows throughout the day

• The amount of cloud cover in the sky

• The changing seasons

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A Sun-Earth cycle is pictured. What process does the diagram illustrate?

• The day-night cycle

• The moon phases

• The changing seasons

• The water cycle

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