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WorksheetsESS 1-1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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Class
Date
1.
T/F:
The Earth has seasons because the Earth's axis is tilted off into space in the same direction each day and that causes the sunlight to change from direct to indirect as it orbits the Sun on an elliptical path that varies its distance from the sun.
The Earth has seasons because the Earth's axis is tilted off into space in the same direction each day and that causes the sunlight to change from direct to indirect as it orbits the Sun on an elliptical path that varies its distance from the sun.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
In which phase could a solar eclipse occur?
a)
3rd Quarter
b)
Waning Gibbous
c)
Waxing Crescent
d)
New Moon
3.
Which of these is not a cause for seasons?
a)
Tilted Axis
b)
Axis points off to Polaris
c)
The Earth's rotation
d)
Angle the sun's energy strikes the earth's surface.
4.
Which description is not a day?
a)
23 hours 58 minutes
b)
One complete spin on an axis
c)
One complete rotation on its axis
d)
A complete revolution around the sun
5.
Which description is not a month?
a)
27.38 days (sidereal)
b)
29.5 days (synodic)
c)
12th of a year
d)
24 hours
6.
Which description is not a year?
a)
December to April
b)
365.25 days
c)
One complete revolution around the sun
d)
One complete orbital cycle
7.
If the Sun, Earth and Moon are in a straight line, in that order, which lunar phase is observed?
a)
1st Quarter
b)
New Moon
c)
Waxing Gibbous
d)
Full Moon, the 2nd Quarter
8.
If the Sun, Moon and Earth are in a straight line, in that order, which lunar phase is observed?
a)
1st Quarter
b)
New Moon, Solar Eclipse
c)
Waxing Gibbous
d)
Full Moon, 2nd Quarter, Lunar Eclipse
9.
Why is there not an eclipse every month?
a)
The Moon's orbit is tilted at 5° and the shadows don't line up every month.
b)
We do have an eclipse every month but not right here in Idaho.
c)
The shadows are to small to cover the Earth and Moon.
d)
Too much information to keep track of.
10.
This picture on the left demonstrates Indirect or Direct solar energy contact with the Earth's surface?
a)
Direct
b)
Indirect
c)
Angled
d)
Slanted
11.
Lunar Phases: Which of the following is not possible?
a)
Solar Eclipse, Full Moon, Perhelion
b)
Lunar Eclipse, Full Moon, Aphelion
c)
New Moon, Solar Eclipse, Perigee
d)
Apogee, solar eclipse, new moon
12.
T/F:
We have seasons because the North Pole always is pointing towards the sun.
We have seasons because the North Pole always is pointing towards the sun.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
T/F:
The Sun and the Earth are always the same distance apart.
The Sun and the Earth are always the same distance apart.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
T/F:
The Moon only goes through 4 major phases each month.
The Moon only goes through 4 major phases each month.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
T/F:
An Annular Eclipse can only occur at Apogee.
An Annular Eclipse can only occur at Apogee.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
T/F:
The phase that follows after the 1st Quarter phase is Waxing Gibbous.
The phase that follows after the 1st Quarter phase is Waxing Gibbous.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
T/F:
The Earth's axis is almost always tilted at 23.5° of to the star called Betelguese.
The Earth's axis is almost always tilted at 23.5° of to the star called Betelguese.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
T/F:
Living in a location that is free of most natural disasters is more important than living somewhere that is entertaining.
Living in a location that is free of most natural disasters is more important than living somewhere that is entertaining.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
T/F:
The further North of the equator you are the less direct the sunlight that hits the Earth is.
The further North of the equator you are the less direct the sunlight that hits the Earth is.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
T/F:
The sun's energy is most direct here at 43.5°N during Spring.
The sun's energy is most direct here at 43.5°N during Spring.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
T/F:
An Eclipse is when the shadow of a planet or moon is cast upon another planet or moon.
An Eclipse is when the shadow of a planet or moon is cast upon another planet or moon.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
Word Choice:
________is when we have Spring.
________is when we have Spring.
a)
After Summer
b)
After Fall
c)
After an Eclipse
d)
After Winter
23.
Word Choice:
There are _____ days in a year.
There are _____ days in a year.
a)
365.25
b)
28.5
c)
23.65
d)
12
24.
Word Choice:
I have tried to ask _______ to donate money for the Enduration.
I have tried to ask _______ to donate money for the Enduration.
a)
0
b)
as many as I can
c)
give me until Monday
d)
why would I help
25.
Word Choice:
The temperature is usually hot when the sun is ________.
The temperature is usually hot when the sun is ________.
a)
Indirect
b)
Direct
c)
Angled
d)
Sideways
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