WorksheetsPatterns of the Earth Test
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 51mins
To move around something
Rotate
Revolve
Lunar Cycle
the phase when the moon is fully lit
full moon
new moon
lunar cycle
to spin
shadow
rotate
revolve
phase when the moon appears completely dark
full moon
new moon
lunar cycle
The changing appearance of the moon every 29 days
lunar cycle
shadow
revolve
what appears when an object blocks light
lunar cycle
new moon
shadow
Tides on the Texas coast usually occur twice-
daily
weekly
monthy
The Gulf of Mexico experiences high and low tides twice each day. What causes the tides?
The force of the Earth spinning on it's axis
The gravitational pull of the Moon on the Earth
The upward pressure of volcanos erupting on the ocean's floor
A student wants to look for shells washed up on the beach. According to the data listed , when should he plan to go?
early morning
around noon
early afternoon
Which of these happens once every day in Texas?
A full moon moves toward the west
Earth changes seasons
The sun appears to rise in the east
In most parts of the world, weather and things in the environment change when spring follows winter. Which of the follows winter. Which of the following is NOT a typical change in the weather and environment during the spring?
trees grow new buds and leaves
Temperatures get cooler
Days get longer
Because of the tilt of the Earth on it's axis, Earth experiences four seasons as it revolves around the sun. Which statement below shows the correct sequence?
spring, winter, fall, summer
winter, spring, summer, fall
summer, spring, winter, fall
What is the correct sequence of seasons that would follow winter?
spring, summer, fall
spring, summer, winter
fall, summer, spring
Use the pattern in the diagram.
Which moon phase will occur on April 2nd?
Which phase in the lunar cycle is reflecting the most sunlight?
(look at the diagram)
w
x
z
According to the calendar, when will you observe the moon in a Last Quarter phase?
(look at the diagram)
August 2, 2012
August 9, 2012
July 31, 2012
Using the clues below, which season is being described?
*Occurs during the months of December, January, February, and March for the northern hemisphere
*Least amount of direct sunlight and marked by low temperatures
*Trees have lost their leaves, animals are hibernating, and seeds are dormant
winter
summer
fall
It takes about ________ days to revolve around the Sun.
180
365
24
Which of the following would be the next phase of the moon in this sequence?
Which of the following causes seasons on Earth?
the rotation of Earth on it's axis
the orbit of the moon around Earth
Earth's tilted axis as it revolves around the sun
If a new moon occurred on March 1, when could you expect the next new moon to occur?
March 8
March 15
March 29
Which of the following shadows most likely shows what the tree's shadow will look like at 5 PM?
In August a class observed the changes in length of a shadow of a meter stick. The measurement at 8:00 am is shown in the diagram. Which picture shows how the meter stick's shadow most likely looked at 7:00 pm?
The picture shows the pattern of the moon's appearance over the last month. Which picture below shows how the moon would appear at the arrow?
Which of the following are the most reasonable predictions for sunrise and sunset on day 20?
Sunrise 6:48 am
Seunset 6:52 pm
Sunrise 6:50 am
Sunset 8:03 pm
Sunrise 6:52 am
Sunset 7:59 pm
What will the moon look like on May 17?
