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4.8C Patterns in Shadows, Seasons, and the Moon 2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A ______ is a division of the calendar year

marked by weather patterns and the number of

daylight hours.

a)

month

b)

year

c)

week

d)

season

2.

The picture below shows a girl and her shadow.

Where is the Sun located relative to the girl?

a)

In front of her

b)

Directly overhead

c)

Behind her

d)

To her left

3.

Which letter on the diagram below labels the movement that is part of the reason for the seasons on Earth?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

Shown below are phases of the lunar phase cycle, starting with the new Moon. Which Moon phase is missing in the pattern below?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

The changing of seasons follows a predictable pattern. Which choice below is correct?

a)

Fall, summer, winter, spring

b)

Summer, fall, winter, spring

c)

Spring, winter, summer fall

d)

Winter, fall, summer, spring

6.

Which of the following choices is the main reason that temperate climates experience four distinct seasons on Earth?

a)

The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

b)

The Earth is tilted approximately 23.5o on its axis.

c)

It takes the Earth 365 days to orbit once around the Sun.

d)

The Moon rotates around the Earth once every 27 days.

7.

Shadows are created when light strikes an object that is –

a)

clear

b)

transparent

c)

glass

d)

opaque

8.

Which phase of the moon occurs when the Moon is half illuminated by the Sun? A C B D

a)

New Moon

b)

Crescent Moon

c)

Quarter Moon

d)

Full Moon

9.

How long does it take the Earth to orbit the Sun?

a)

24 hours

b)

365 days

c)

30 days

d)

355 days

10.

Looking at the diagram and using your knowledge of seasons, which season is the northern hemisphere most likely experiencing?

a)

Summer

b)

Fall

c)

Winter

d)

Spring