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Astronomy: Movement of Earth
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An astronomy unit review focusing on the movement of the Earth for science 8; #Hartastronomy
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1
When is your shadow the longest?
sunrise or sunset
noon
midnight
3:00 P.M.
2
Which direction does the Earth rotate and how long does it take to make one complete rotation?
counter clockwise; 365 days
clockwise; 24 hours
clockwise; 365 days
counter clockwise; 24 hours
3
Which direction does the shadow on a sundial move throughout the day?
west to east
east to west
north to south
south to north
4
Which direction does the Sun move across the sky throughout the day?
rises in the north and sets in the south
rises in the south and sets in the north
rises in the west and sets in the east
rises in the east and sets in the west
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When is the Sun highest in the sky during the day?
6:00 P.M.
12:00 P.M.
3:00 P.M.
12:00 A.M.
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How long is the Earth's orbital period?
24 hours
29 days
365.25 days
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Which star is Earth tilted toward?
Polaris or the North Star
Mars
8
When is your shadow the shortest?
3:00 P.M.
sunset
sunrise
12:00 P.M.
9
In which direction does the Earth orbit the Sun?
counter clockwise
clockwise
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When is the Sun highest in the sky throughout the year?
Northern Hemisphere tilted away from Sun; less illuminated.
Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the Sun; more illuminated
11
What is a pattern of stars in the sky that rises in the east and set in the west?
a sun
a solar system
a constellation
a galaxy
12
Which motion is when an object moves on its internal axis?
rotation
revolution
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Which motion is when one object moves around another object?
revolution
rotation
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Why do we see different stars throughout the year?
The night side of Earth faces a different direction
We see different constellations every night.
