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Mystery Science: Spaceship Earth Review
Mystery Science: Spaceship Earth Review
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Review of Spaceship Earth Unit
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1
During the winter months, the days are _____ because the sun rises later and sets earlier.
longer
shorter
2
How could people tell what time it was during ancient times?
the shadows that the sun cast
clocks and watches
they used the lines on their fingers
by watching the sun and moon
3
What are the correct requirements for a planet to be in the "Goldilocks Zone"
The right amount of liquid water
The right amount of heat
All of above.
The right amount of light
4
If the Earth were to spin around its axis twice as fast as it does right now, what would happen?
The day would be half as long and the night would be half as long.
The day would be twice as long and the night would be half as long.
5
About how long does it take the Earth to spin around its axis?
12 hours
24 hours
48 hours
72 hours
6
How many days does it take for the moon to orbit Earth?
1
30
28
365
7
It is 8:30 PM, and the sun is starting to go down. It is summertime because _____.
the stars are not as bright during the summer.
it is warmer in the summertime.
the sun sets later in the summer.
the days are shorter during the summer.
8
Which season creates the shortest shadows?
Spring
Winter
Fall
Summer
9
TRUE or FALSE: You can jump HIGHER on the moon, than on Earth because the moon has MORE gravity.
False
True
10
TRUE OR FALSE: The sun is a star.
True
False
11
If it is 5:00 PM and the sun is no longer out, what season is it?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Summer
12
A planet moves slower across the sky if . . .
it is closer to the sun
it is further from the sun
13
BONUS: The North Star is known as . . .
Orion's belt
The sun
Polaris
14
All of the following are names of constellations, except for...
Scorpio
Titan
Taurus
Leo
15
Why does the Moon appear to change shape during the month?
The Moon orbits the Earth so the angle of the Sun's reflection changes.
The moon lights up at different times due to the Earth.
The Moon is spinning so the Sun shines on different parts.
16
Another word for a Wandering Star is...
A planet
The Sun
The Earth
A constellation
17
A planet may have more gravity if it is . . .
closer to the Sun
more massive
farther from the Sun
less massive
18
Depending on what season it is, you may be able to see different types of what?
asteroids
shooting stars
constellations
dogs
19
The Sun rises in the____ and sets in the _____.
North, South
West, East
East, West
South, North
20
In which season does the sun cross the Earth the lowest?
Winter
Spring
Fall
Summer
21
Simple drawings of our Solar System leave out what detail?
Quantity - there are 9 planets in the Solar System.
Size - the sun is much larger than any of the planets.
Color - most planets are a shade of red.
Distance - planets are actually far apart from each other.
22
TRUE or FALSE: Gravity pulls downward (toward the center of the Earth), no matter where you are standing on Earth.
True
False
