Patterns of Earth and Sky Quiz

What causes the sun to appear in different locations in the sky throughout the day?

• Earth's tilt

• Earth's rotation around its axis

• Earth's revolution around the sun

• Sun's own movement

Why do we see different stars at different times of the year?

• Stars move to different locations

• Earth's orbit around the sun

• Moon's gravitational pull

• Changes in Earth's atmosphere

What is the term for the path Earth follows around the sun?

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Revolution

• Axis

Which constellation is most visible in winter?

• Leo

• Orion

• Pegasus

• Gemini

A year is defined as the time it takes for Earth to:

• Complete one spin

• Orbit the sun once

• Move closer to the sun

• Align with other planets

What does the term 'geosphere' refer to?

• All living things on Earth

• All liquid water on Earth

• The solid part of Earth

• The layer of gases surrounding Earth

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

• About 50%

• About 25%

• Less than 10%

• Almost 75%

Which Earth system includes all living organisms?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Geosphere

Which layer surrounds the Earth as a mixture of gases?

• Geosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

Pollution and overuse of water can cause:

• Faster water cycles

• Water shortages

• More saltwater formation

• Increased groundwater levels