Patterns of the Sun's Path Quiz

When learning about the Sun's patterns, we look at Manhattanhenge. What is a reason that it only occurs 2 times a year?

• The sky is perfectly clear only 2 days a year

• The sun is just small enough to fit between the buildings a couple of days

• The angle of the Sun's path is the same twice a year.

• none of these make sense

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Based on this diagram, when would the Sun be at the same location in the sky?

• The Solstices

• The Equinoxes

• Summer and Spring

• Winter and Fall

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What is the effect of the Winter Solstice path of the Sun?

• It is less sunlight in angle and time... so it is colder

• It is less sunlight, so we just have shorter days.

• It is more sunlight since it is lower and closer to the Earth in the image.

• none of these

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It is the best time to go on a trip when there is a full moon to see at night. Based on Jasmine's observations of 3 days of moon phases, when is the best time for her family to go on a canoe trip?

• 2 more days

• 5-7 more days

• 10-14 days

• wait another month

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Select the model that best illustrates the relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun that will result in a full moon and the best visibility for the camping trip.

• Position 1

• Position 3

• Position 5

• Position 7

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Which summary gives the most accurate description of the student's model demonstrating the relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during an eclipse?

• The student model shows a full moon, the phase in which solar eclipses occur.

• The student model shows a full moon, the phase in which lunar eclipses occur.

• The student model shows a new moon, the phase in which lunar eclipses occur.

• The student model shows a new moon, the phase in which solar eclipses occur.

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Based on the tide chart provided, which day would be the best for fishing due to the highest low tide prediction?

• Sunday

• Monday

• Tuesday

According to the tide chart, what is the measurement in feet of the high tide on Monday?

• 6.82 feet

• 4.26 feet

• 4.16 feet

• 3.98 feet

The best tides are the highest and lowest... what would be the most likely moon phase on Monday if it is the best day for fishing according to the tide chart?

• Waxing crescent

• Waning gibbous

• Third quarter

• New moon

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How can Giselle adjust her model to represent the Northern Hemisphere's summer using a flashlight, a foam ball, and a skewer to depict the Earth and the Sun?

• By turning the flashlight away from the foam ball

• By changing the angle of the Earth so that the top of the skewer is pointed toward the flashlight

• By making the foam ball hang lower than the flashlight

• By increasing the distance between the foam ball and the flashlight

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