Earth rotates and revolves at the same time, resulting in which motion?

Earth's rotation causes day and night, revolution results in 365-day year.

What are the three main categories of rocks?

metamorphic, sedimentary, igneous

If you observe star patterns every night for a year, you will notice...

different star patterns can be seen in different seasons.

What is the best definition of a rock?

a solid object made up of one or more minerals

The current moon phase is waxing crescent, what is the correct order of phases for the next 29 days.

First Quarter Moon, Full Moon, Third Quarter Moon, New Moon

Which change would occur if the speed of Earth's rotation were to increase?

Both days and nights would be shorter.

Which example best shows weathering N OT erosion?

A boulder cracks as water freezes and thaws in holes of its surface.

To model movements of Earth and Sun, spin a globe in place around a lamp. To demonstrate the movement of a year...

continue spinning and move all the way around the lamp.

Which list of properties is used to identify minerals?

luster, streak, color, hardness

Which statement about the Sun and Moon is true?

The Moon's rotation and revolution around Earth take about the same time.

A pattern of stars at 8 p.m., is located in the eastern sky, where will that same constellation be at 10 p.m.?

The constellation has shifted across the sky.

Which test would help identify a mineral?

Scratch the mineral with a similar mineral to test its hardness.

What is the best way to model the movement of Sun and Earth?

Fred (Earth) should walk around Wilma (Sun) in a circle.

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1
Earth rotates and revolves at the same time, resulting in which motion?
Earth's rotation results in 365-day year, revolution causes day and night.
Earth's rotation causes day and night, revolution results in 365-day year.
Earth's rotation causes seasons, revolution causes day and night.
Earth's rotation results in 365-day year, revolution causes seasons.
2
How many days do you need to observe the moon to see all of the phases?
one year
24 hours
seven days
one month / twenty-nine days
3
What are the three main categories of rocks?
cement, igneous, metamorphic
metamorphic, sedimentary, igneous
igneous, sedimentary, volcanic
sedimentary, conglomerate, metamorphic
4
If you observe star patterns every night for a year, you will notice...
all star patterns are brighter at different times of the night.
different star patterns can be seen in different seasons.
star patterns change as they appear to move across the sky.
star patterns remain in the same position every night.
5
What is the best definition of a rock?
a solid object made up of fossilized organisms
a solid object made up of one or more minerals
a round object that is found in natural locations such as rivers
a round object made up of pebbles
6
The current moon phase is waxing crescent, what is the correct order of phases for the next 29 days.
Full Moon, First Quarter Moon, New Moon, Third Quarter Moon
Third Quarter Moon, Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter Moon
New Moon, Full Moon, Third Quarter Moon, First Quarter Moon
First Quarter Moon, Full Moon, Third Quarter Moon, New Moon
7
What causes the most erosion of beaches in the shortest amount of time?
ice
gravity
wind
water
8
Which change would occur if the speed of Earth's rotation were to increase?
Days would be shorter while nights would be longer.
Both days and nights would be longer.
Days would be longer while nights would be shorter.
Both days and nights would be shorter.
9
Which example best shows weathering NOT erosion?
A statue's arm breaks off and falls to the ground.
Objects in a glacier rub against bedrock and pull pieces out.
A boulder cracks as water freezes and thaws in holes of its surface.
Marble forms from limestone under high temperature and pressure.
10
To model movements of Earth and Sun, spin a globe in place around a lamp. To demonstrate the movement of a year...
continue spinning and move all the way around the lamp.
continue spinning for 365 times in the same spot.
stop spinning and walk completely around the lamp. The Earth doesn't spin.
stop spinning and move back and forth, towards and away from the lamp.
11
Why are some star patterns are visible during winter, but not summer?
Earth moves around the Sun.
Stars move around the Sun.
Earth moves on its axis.
Stars move around Earth.
12
Which list of properties is used to identify minerals?
color, luster, moisture, streak
luster, streak, color, hardness
state of matter, color, streak, luster
streak, hardness, luster, temperature
13
Which statement about the Sun and Moon is true?
The Sun moves from east to west because Earth is rotating east to west.
The motions of the Moon and Sun are similar.
The Moon's rotation and revolution around Earth take about the same time.
Earth's rotation and revolution around the Sun take about the same time.
14
A pattern of stars at 8 p.m., is located in the eastern sky, where will that same constellation be at 10 p.m.?
The constellation has disappeared from the sky.
The constellation is now made up of more stars.
The constellation has shifted across the sky.
The constellation is in a different shape.
15
Which test would help identify a mineral?
Scratch the mineral with a similar mineral to test its hardness.
Dip the mineral in water to see if it floats.
Rub the mineral on your sweater to see if it leaves a mark.
Turn the mineral into a beautiful necklace for Mrs. Innerst.
16
What is the best way to model the movement of Sun and Earth?
Wilma (Sun) should face Fred (Earth) and turn around.
Fred (Earth) should walk around Wilma (Sun) in a circle.
Wilma (Sun) should walk around Fred (Earth) in a full circle.
Fred (Earth) should face Wilma (Sun) and turn around.
17
Which type of rock most frequently contains fossils?
igneous rock
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
glacial rock
18
This illustration shows the phases of the moon, how long does one cycle take?
29 months
29 days
29 years
29 decades
19
Which type of rock develops from lava?
metamorphic rock
sedimentary rock
igneous rock
glacial rock

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