WorksheetsUnderstanding Sun's Position and Movement
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 2hrs 43mins
Which of the following causes the shadow to form in the picture?
The Sun's rotation
Earth's rotation
Earth's revolution
Earth's gravity
The diagram shows the revolution of Earth around the Sun. About how long does one of Earth’s revolutions around the Sun take?
1 day
1 week
1 month
1 year
Where is the sun positioned to create the tree's shadow in the picture?
What time of day is the shadow most likely occurring? (a)
Shadows are SHORTER when the sun is ______________ in the sky
Lower
Higher
Based on the shadow, what time of day is it?
12:00 p.m (noon)
2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
Based on the shadow, what time of day is it?
12:00 p.m (noon)
2:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.
Which picture shows the shadow of a pole at noon?
Which picture shows the shadow of a pole in the morning?
Which pictures show the shadow of a pole in the afternoon? Select two answers.
How many hours would pass from point Z to X?
6 hours
12 hours
18 hours
24 hours
A student draws a model showing the movements of Earth, the moon, and the sun. Which arrow shows the movement that causes day and night on Earth? (5.8C)
Arrow 1, because it shows the rotation of the sun
Arrow 2, because it shows the orbit of Earth around the sun
Arrow 3, because it shows the orbit of the moon around Earth
Arrow 4, because it shows the rotation of Earth
A student draws diagrams of her house and the location of the sun in the sky. Which diagram does not correctly represent the location of the sun at the time indicated? (5.8C)
Shadows cast by objects change throughout the day. The picture shows the shadow cast by a tree at 3 pm. Which picture shows how the tree's shadow most likely looked at 9 am? (5.8C)
Shadows cast by objects change throughout the day. The picture shows the shadow cast by a tree at 3 pm. Which picture shows how the tree's shadow most likely looked at noon? (5.8C)
Shadows cast by objects change throughout the day. The picture shows the shadow cast by a tree at 3 pm. Which picture shows how the tree's shadow most likely looked later in the evening? (5.8C)
Some students used a globe to model the rotation of Earth. They shaded in Texas on the globe, as shown in the picture. They rotate the globe and observed that Texas was in exactly the same place after each rotation. The students could rotate the globe quickly or slowly. If the globe could rotate only at the rate that Earth actually rotates, about how long would each complete rotation take? (5.8C)
30 days
60 minutes
24 hours
365 days
On which side of a house in Texas should a window be placed so that the people inside the house can see the sunrise each day through the window? (5.8C)
North
South
East
West
Which of these cycles is a direct result of Earth's rotation? (5.8C)
Day and night
Moon phases
Rainfall and evaporation
Seasons
Which of these best explains why the sun appears to move across the sky each day? (5.8C)
Which of these best explains why seasons exist? Choose two correct answers (5.8C)
Moon Phases last approximately 29 days
Moon Phases last approximately 29 days
Tilt = ~ 23.4 degrees
Tilt = ~ 23.4 degrees
Earth Orbiting revolving around the sun
Earth Orbiting revolving around the sun
Day and Night cycle
Day and Night cycle
A teacher asks students to explain what they see in this picture. Four student explanations are shown in the box. Which of the students gave a correct explanation? (5.8C)
Student 1 only
Students 2 and 4 only
Student 2 only
Students 1 and 3 only
A student builds a model of the solar system that includes a sphere representing Earth. The sphere turns in a full circle on its axis. By using a model of Earth that spins on its axis, the student can best demonstrate--- (5.8C)
the cycle of the four seasons
the aging of a star
the passing of a year
the cycle of day and night
Where would the sun be based off of the shadow being casted?
A
B
C
D
About what time of day could this be based on the position of the sun and the shadow that is cast on the ground?
12:00 PM
10:00 AM
2:00 PM
5:00 PM
Where should the sun be based of the cast of this shadow?
A
B
C
D
Where should the sun be based of the cast of this shadow?
A
B
C
D
What time of Day could this be based of the position of the sun and the shadow?
5:00 PM
7:00 AM
10:00 AM
8:00 PM
Where should the sun be based on the shadow?
A
B
C
D
Which letter represents the sun at about 2:00 PM?
A
B
C
D
Where is the sun at midday?
to the east
directly overhead
to the west
From which direction does the sun appear to set each evening?
north
east
south
west
From which direction does the sun appear to rise each morning?
north
east
south
west
When are shadows the SHORTEST?
in the morning
at noon
in the evening
As the earth rotates, it makes the sun seem to move from...
east to west
west to east
north to south
south to north
How long does the earth take to make one full turn?
12 hours
6 hours
2 days
24 hours
An imaginary line that Earth rotates around.
Axis
Mason Dixon Line
North Pole
Revolution
Which of these cycles is a direct result of Earths rotation?
Day and night
Moon phases
Rainfall and evaporation
Seasons
The diagram shows the shadow of a tree in a field at noon on a summer day. The sun rises at 7:00 A.M. on this day. Which diagram best shows the shadow of the tree at 10:00 A.M. on the same day?
A student draws diagrams of her house and the location of the sun in the sky. Which diagram below does not correctly represent the location of the sun at the time indicated?
A
B
C
The students observed the Sun throughout a school-day, over the school's play ground. The Sun appeared in different position each time all through the day. This was caused by:
the Earth's revolution around the Sun
the earth orbiting and revolving around other planets
the Sun's orbit of the Solar System
the Earth's rotation on its axis
As we observe the Sun moving into different positions in the sky all throughout the day; we have noticed that the shadow of object/s around us change in size and position as well. Look at the drawing; at which point will the shadow of the building, will appear about 11:00 am?
A
B
C
D
How are shadows formed?
When an object blocks the path of light.
When the sky is cloudy
When the sun is directly overhead
When the moon is full
Explain the relationship between the position of the sun and the length of shadows.
The length of shadows has no relation to the position of the sun.
Shadows are longer when the sun is directly overhead.
The position of the sun has no effect on the length of shadows.
The length of shadows is determined by the position of the sun.
The student uses a globe to represent Earth and a light bulb to represent the Sun. How can the student use the globe and light bulb to show what causes day and night on Earth?
rotate the globe near the lightbulb
tilt the globe but rotate the lightbulb
turn the lightbulb on and off
move the lightbulb around the globe in a circle
