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WorksheetsPatterns of the Sun, Earth and Moon
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
Date
1.
The appearance of the Moon as observed from Earth changes over time because of the Moon’s -
a)
gravity.
b)
temperature
c)
path around Earth
d)
length of daylight
2.
The Earth’s tilt in combination with its orbit around the Sun, causes the –
a)
tides
b)
storms
c)
seasons
d)
moon phases
3.
Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for the time of sunrise on December 31?
a)
7:18
b)
7:20
c)
7:27
d)
7:20
4.
Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for sunrise and sunset on Day 20?
a)
Sunrise: 6:48 am, Sunset: 8:00 pm
b)
Sunrise: 6:50 am, Sunset: 8:03 pm
c)
Sunrise: 6:52 am, Sunset: 7:59 pm
d)
Sunrise: 6:55 am, Sunset 8:10 pm
5.
The data for October is missing. Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for the average number of daylight hours in October?
a)
Less than 8
b)
Approximately 9 hours
c)
Less than 10 hours
d)
Approximately 12 hours
6.
A shadow moves during the day because:
a)
The rotation of the Sun
b)
The Moon's gravity
c)
Tides
d)
The rotation of the Earth
7.
The Moon makes no light of its own. Why are you able to see the Moon in the night sky?
a)
The Moon reflects light from Earth
b)
The Moon absorbs light from Earth
c)
The Moon reflects light from the Sun
d)
The Moon reflects light from the planets
8.
Scientists use a variety of tools and methods to conduct scientific inquiry. Which of the following tools would be helpful in studying the patterns of changes in the appearance of the Moon over time?
a)
Telescope
b)
Microscope
c)
Thermometer
d)
Graduated Cylinder
9.
Tides are caused by the pull of gravity from what object?
a)
Sun
b)
Moon
c)
Mars
d)
Jupiter
10.
At which location on the table will the shadow of the vase most likely appear?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
11.
How many hours does it take the Earth to rotate on it's axis?
a)
36 hours
b)
24 hours
c)
365.35 hours
d)
1 hour
12.
What is the reason for the seasons?
a)
the tilt of the sun's axis
b)
the tilt of the earth's axis
c)
the sun moving away from the earth
d)
the sun moving toward the earth
13.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
What causes the phases of the moon?
a)
shadows of Earth on the moon
b)
shadows of the moon on Earth
c)
changing position of the Sun on Earth and moon
d)
Changing positions of the moon, Earth and Sun.
15.
Which of the following pictures represents low tide?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
16.
Which of the following statements is true?
a)
The next low tide will occur around 9:30 a.m.
b)
The next high tide will occur around 9:30 a.m.
c)
No tide will occur at 9:30 a.m.
d)
We can not predict the type of tide which will occur at 9:30 a.m.
17.
Where does the moon get its light from?
a)
earths light
b)
Mars light
c)
Sunlight
d)
Jupiter
18.
How does the Sun's position in the sky effect the length of a shadow?
a)
It determines the length of the shadow.
b)
It makes shadows appear super large.
c)
It helps you to see your shadow.
d)
It blocks all shadows, so you cannot see them.
19.
Look at the picture. Would the sun be low or high in the sky in the afternoon picture?
a)
The sun would be directly above.
b)
You would not be able to see the sun at all.
c)
The sun would be low in the sky.
d)
The sun has nothing to do with shadows.
20.
The appearance of shadows changes through out the day because
a)
Objects are getting taller and shorter
b)
The earth is rotating and orbiting around the sun
c)
The moon is pulling the sun across the sky
d)
The sun moving closer to the earth
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