WorksheetsEarth & Space STAAR Prep 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
When a location on Earth is facing the Sun, it is –
Daytime
Nighttime
Rotation
Revolution
Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky from east to west throughout the day?
The Sun moves around Earth.
Earth rotates from west to east.
Earth rotates from east to west.
The Moon blocks the Sun’s light.
What causes the day/night cycle?
A. Earth's revolution around the Sun
B. The Moon's rotation around Earth
C. Earth's rotation on its axis
D. The Sun's movement across the sky
What is the result of Earth's rotation on shadow positions and shapes?
Shadows remain the same.
Shadows get longer and shorter.
Shadows disappear.
Shadows change direction.
How does Earth's rotation affect the appearance of the Sun?
It causes the Sun to rise and set.
It causes the Sun to change size.
It causes the Sun to change color.
It causes the Sun to change position in the sky.
Which location on Earth is about to experience sunrise?
1
2
3
4
What are fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas created from?
The remains of ancient plants and animals
High temperature and pressure
Volcanic ash
Movement of surface water causing weathering of rock
Coal is formed from:
decayed plants and animals over millions of years
volcanic eruptions
sedimentary rock formations
chemical reactions in the ocean
Which of the following is responsible for transporting materials that can form sedimentary rocks?
A. Gravity
B. Earthquakes
C. Volcanoes
D. Wind, water, and ice
Which of the following processes is NOT involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?
Weathering
Melting
Erosion
Compaction
