WorksheetsLockeD! - 4.8C - Shadows, Tides, Seasons, and Moon Phases #4
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 12mins
A mother purchased a heavy jacket for her son on a 100°F August day. She made the purchase because she knows that—
Texas weather is unpredictable and very cold temperatures are common all year round
seasons change at about the same time each year and the temperature becomes colder during winter
seasons change every month or so and the temperature becomes colder during winter
seasons change on exactly the same day every other year and winter temperatures are colder
A student has been observing the moon every three days. On the seventh day, the moon could not been seen because of clouds. Which of these shows what the moon probably looked like on that day?
How would you order the pictures to show the correct seasonal sequence?
S, T, U, V
T, V, U, S
V, S, T, U
T, V, S, U
Earth experiences seasonal changes because of its orbit around the sun, which is also known as a –
revolution
precipitation
rotation
condensation
Students notice it is fairly easy to predict the time of day from the sun and a shadow cast on the ground since the length of a shadow changes throughout the day. The length of a shadow that is cast is comparative to the sun’s –
height and angle as it appears to move across the sky
length and height as it moves across the sky
revolution as it orbits around the Earth
rotation as it appears to spin on its axis
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 change in the appearance of the moon over time?
Telescope
Thermometer
Microscope
Timer
Every day, rising and falling of ocean water is caused by the pull of gravity from the moon and sun, affecting the movement of water across the ocean. Which pattern of change below is the daily rise and fall of the ocean level?
tides
moon phases
seasons
shadows
The revolution of the moon around the Earth makes the moon appear to change its shape in the sky. The changing shape of the lit part of the moon that we see is called?
Crescent
Position
Phase
State
If a picture was added for the next phase, it can be predicted that the visible light seen would –
increase
decrease
expand
disappear
On a bright, sunny day, which time of day can be predicted to create the shortest shadows?
9:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
12:00 a.m.
“Earth’s axis is not straight up and down, but tilted. This tilt and Earth’s revolution cause us to experience changes in the amount of sunlight we receive each day.”
Which natural occurrence is the statement explaining?
moon phases
tides
seasons
constellations
Which statement correctly gives a logical reason why the moon appears to change shape over the 30-day period?
Only the lit part of the moon facing Earth can be seen as the moon orbits Earth.
The moon travels between Earth and the sun every 30 days.
Earth’s axis is tilted, making the moon appear to change as Earth revolves
Only the lit part of the moon is the part the sun shines on each day
What is the cause of the water levels rising and falling during the tide cycle?
rotation of the Earth
gravity from the moon and sun
evaporation of water
wind blowing the water
Evaluate the scientific observations below. Which is NOT an example of empirical evidence?
The shadows were 10 meters long at 4:00 p.m.
High tide occurred at 3:00 p.m.
There was a full moon on August 13
The first day of fall had very cool temperature
Students constructed a saltwater model to study ocean tides. Which tool should the students use when demonstrating how the model works?
spring scale
microscope
safety goggles
fire extinguisher
It is sunset. What compass direction must the person face to view his shadow?
North
South
East
West
