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WorksheetsAmplify: Patterns of Earth and Sky
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why does the sky look different in each nighttime section of the artifact?
The Earth's rotation, so we see different constellations every day.
The Earth orbits around the Sun, so we see different constellations throughout the year.
The Earth does not move, but the constellations move across the sky.
The Earth sometimes spins and other times goes around the sun.
The nighttime section of the artifact shows other stars, but not the sun. Why is the sun up sometimes, but not other times?
Because of the Earth's rotation, causing different parts of the Earth to face the sun at different times.
Because the Earth orbits around the sun, appearing in different places at different times.
Because the sun is only visible during certain seasons of the year.
Because the sun is blocked by the moon at night.
Should the team at the Museum of Archelogy call the dig site right now? Why or why not?
Yes, they should call the dig site now, it is daytime there because the dig site is facing the sun.
Yes, they should call the dig site now, the scientists have enough information to dig.
No, they should not call the dig site now, it is nighttime there. The dig site is facing away from the sun.
No, they should not call the dig site now, the scientists do not have enough information to dig.
People draw imaginary lines between stars to make shapes like animals. What are these called?
star lines
constellations
supernovas
artifacts
What is the term for the path that Earth follows around the Sun?
Orbit
Axis
Trajectory
Ellipse
Which of the following is a pattern of stars that is recognized in the night sky?
Galaxy
Constellation
Nebula
Cluster
What causes the different phases of the Moon as observed from Earth?
The Moon's rotation on its axis
The Earth's shadow on the Moon
The Moon's position relative to Earth and the Sun
The distance of the Moon from Earth
Which of the following best explains why we experience seasons on Earth?
The Earth's distance from the Sun changes
The tilt of the Earth's axis
The Earth's rotation speed
The Sun's varying energy output
What is the imaginary line called that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Prime Meridian
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Which of the following is true about the Sun's position at noon?
It is always directly overhead
It is highest in the sky during summer
It is lowest in the sky during winter
It is always at the same height
What is the main reason for the occurrence of day and night on Earth?
The Earth's orbit around the Sun
The Earth's rotation on its axis
The Moon's orbit around Earth
The Sun's rotation on its axis
Which of the following describes a solar eclipse?
The Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon
The Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth
The Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon
The Earth and Moon are on opposite sides of the Sun
What is the term for the longest day of the year?
Equinox
Solstice
Eclipse
Zenith
Which of the following best describes a lunar eclipse?
The Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon
The Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth
The Sun comes between the Earth and the Moon
The Earth and Moon are on opposite sides of the Sun
What is the name of the galaxy that contains our Solar System?
Andromeda Galaxy
Milky Way Galaxy
Triangulum Galaxy
Whirlpool Galaxy
