Unit 8 Check - Earth's Cycles and Patterns

Spring follows winter.

Which is NOT a typical change during spring?

• Temperatures get cooler.

• Animals come out of hibernation.

• Trees grow new buds and leaves.

• Birds migrate back from their winter locations.

Based on the pictures, what claim can be made about the movement of the Moon?

• The Moon stays in the same position.

• The Moon revolves around the Sun once a year.

• The Moon moves from one side of the Sun to the other side in a straight line.

• The Moon revolves around the Earth.

What evidence from the pictures support the claim that the Moon revolves around the Earth?

• The Moon disappears from the Earth in the pictures.

• The Sun changes its distance from the Earth in some pictures.

• The Moon changes its position around the Earth in the pictures.

• The Earth moves around the Moon in the pictures.

Which change occurs every day?

• Earth rotates on its axis.

• Seasons change.

• Birds migrate to warmer climates.

• The sun revolves around the Earth.

Changes in seasons bring changes in weather.

Which of the following BEST explains why summers in most parts of the world are hot?

• The sun's rays hit Earth more directly.

• Earth rotates closer to the sun.

• The sun is closer to Earth in June, July, and August.

• Earth tilts away from the sun.

This diagram represents some of the phases of the moon.

How often will these phases appear?

• weekly

• monthly

• yearly

• daily

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

The table shows some patterns of seasonal changes in the United States.

What patterns most likely belong in the last section of the table?

• Warm temperatures, many animals are born, flowers begin to bloom

• Cooler temperatures, shorter daylight hours, many trees lose their leaves

• Very hot temperatures, drought conditions, plants become dormant

• Cold temperatures, ice storms, longer daylight hours

Look at the Lunar Calendar for January 2023.

On which day did New Moon appear? Select the correct answer.

• January 1st

• January 6th

• January 12th

• January 20th

• January 30th

Which change occurs at least once every day?

• Day changes into night.

• The new moon changes to a full moon.

• Summer turns into fall.

• It rains.