Sun, Earth, and Shadows Worksheet Quiz

Which pathways show rotation?

• W, X, Y, Z

• X, Y, Z

• W, Y, Z

• None of these

The model below shows the relationship between the sun, Earth, and moon. How could the model be improved?

• Add arrows to show the sun orbiting Earth

• Remove the arrows circling Earth’s axis

• Add an orbit line and arrows to show the moon orbiting Earth

• Place Earth in the center of the diagram

Which time of day can you expect to see the sun in the sky?

• 12:00 P.M.

• 12:00 A.M.

• 11:00 P.M.

• 3:00 A.M.

If the student stood in the center of the shadow clock two hours earlier, the student’s shadow would appear —

• longer

• shorter

• darker

• lighter

A student observes the shadows created by a flagpole. The student sketches observations three times throughout the day. Which direction is the student facing when sketching these observations?

• East

• North

• South

• West

Why does the shadow of the flagpole change position throughout the day?

• The flag moves with the wind

• The sun moves across the sky

• The flagpole rotates

• The ground shifts

What does the length of a shadow depend on?

• The color of the object

• The height of the object

• The position of the sun

• The temperature outside

Why is the shadow shortest at noon?

• The sun is highest in the sky

• The sun is lowest in the sky

• The flagpole is shorter at noon

• The ground is warmer

If the Earth did not rotate, what would happen to the length of the day?

• Days would be longer

• Days would be shorter

• There would be no day or night

• Days would stay the same

What is the main purpose of using a shadow clock?

• To measure temperature

• To tell time using the sun’s position

• To find the direction of the wind

• To measure the height of objects