Earth & Space STAAR Prep 1

When a location on Earth is facing the Sun, it is –

• Daytime

• Nighttime

• Rotation

• Revolution

Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky from east to west throughout the day?

• The Sun moves around Earth.

• Earth rotates from west to east.

• Earth rotates from east to west.

• The Moon blocks the Sun’s light.

What causes the day/night cycle?

• A. Earth's revolution around the Sun

• B. The Moon's rotation around Earth

• C. Earth's rotation on its axis

• D. The Sun's movement across the sky

What is the result of Earth's rotation on shadow positions and shapes?

• Shadows remain the same.

• Shadows get longer and shorter.

• Shadows disappear.

• Shadows change direction.

How does Earth's rotation affect the appearance of the Sun?

• It causes the Sun to rise and set.

• It causes the Sun to change size.

• It causes the Sun to change color.

• It causes the Sun to change position in the sky.

Which location on Earth is about to experience sunrise?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What are fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas created from?

• The remains of ancient plants and animals

• High temperature and pressure

• Volcanic ash

• Movement of surface water causing weathering of rock

Coal is formed from:

• decayed plants and animals over millions of years

• volcanic eruptions

• sedimentary rock formations

• chemical reactions in the ocean

Which of the following is responsible for transporting materials that can form sedimentary rocks?

• A. Gravity

• B. Earthquakes

• C. Volcanoes

• D. Wind, water, and ice

Which of the following processes is NOT involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Weathering

• Melting

• Erosion

• Compaction