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Worksheets8th Grade- Lesson 1 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 45mins
How many hours are in one day on Earth?
27.3 Hours
24 hours
365 hours
48 hours
What causes day and night on Earth?
The Earth being shaped as a sphere and the Earth rotating on its axis.
Human activities determine day/night
The Earth revolving around the Sun.
The Sun rotating around the Earth.
How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?
365.25 days
27.3 days
24 hours
2 days
Would it be possible for an astronaut to land on the Sun at night?
Yes, the sun would be dark at night, which would cool it down. This would allow for a safe landing.
No, the astronaut would have to go during the day time.
Yes, but only if the Sun was at its furthest point from Earth.
No, the Sun is always burning and never “turns off.” The Earth experiences night due to its shape and rotation on its axis.
How long does it take the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
27.3 days
24 hours.
365.25 days
365 days
If we flew to outer space, would we be able to see the Earth’s axis?
No, the axis is an imaginary line that runs from North to South.
Yes, you can see the axis running from North to South.
No, the axis is an imaginary line that runs from East to West.
Yes, the axis runs from East to West
How long does it take for the moon to complete its phases?
24 hours
27.3 days
365 days
7 days
At what time of the day does the Sun appear to be the highest in the sky?
1 AM
8 AM
3 PM
12 PM (Noon)
What path does the Sun appear to “travel” in?
A diagonal line
A circle
An arc
A square
In what direction does the Sun rise and set on Earth?
Sun rises in the East and sets in the West
Sun rises in the North and sets in the South
Sub rises in the West and sets in the East
Sun rises in the South and sets in the North
Why can we sometimes see the moon during the day?
The Earth rotates faster than the Moon orbits the Earth, shifting the moons position to be above the horizon or far enough away from the Sun to be visible.
You need to remember the answer to this question for your quiz tomorrow. This is a freebie to clear up any confusion.
How is rotating different from revolving?
Rotating can be done by one object, while revolving requires one object to move around another.
They are the same thing
Rotating is like when the Earth move around the sun.
In which direction does the Earth rotate?
Clockwise (Right)
Counter-Clockwise (Left)
Up and Down
In which direction does the Moon rotate?
Clockwise (Right)
Counter-Clockwise (Left)
The moon does not rotate
Up and Down
What is daytime?
When humans are awake and doing daily activities
When humans are asleep.
When the Sun is pointed towards where you live.
When the Sun is facing the opposite side of where you live.
If the Sun does not move or rotate, why does it look like it travels across the sky during the day?
The suns path can be explained by Earth rotating on its axis counterclockwise. This direction of motion makes it seem like the Sun is moving in an arc from East to West
Because the Sun is moving across the sky every day.
The Earth revolves around the sun. which makes it seem like the Sun is traveling across the sky from East to West
Where does the MOON rise and set (direction)
Rises in the North and sets in the South
Rises in the East and sets in the West
Rises in the South and sets in the North
Rises in the West and sets in the East
Why causes the Moon to rise and set at different times during the month?
The moon rotates slower than Earth does, so its position changes day to day.
The moon does not rise and set
The moon does not rotate
The tides
Explain how Earth's rotation causes day and night.
Do the Earth and Sun rotate the same direction?
Yes, both rotate to the left
Yes, both rotate to the right.
No, the sun does not rotate but Earth does.
No, the Earth does not rotate but the Sun does.
