Earth and Space Patterns NYS Science Assessment

Question 1

What motion causes day and night?

Accepted Answer

rotation of Earth

Question 2

The calendar shows the changing appearance of

Accepted Answer

the Moon

Question 3

Which Earth movement results in day and night?

Accepted Answer

rotation

Question 4

The appearance of the Moon as observed from Earth changes over time because of the Moon’s

Accepted Answer

path around Earth

Question 5

How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis seven times?

Accepted Answer

a week

Question 6

At approximately which time of day is the Sun at the highest point in the sky?

Accepted Answer

noon

Question 7

About how long does it take Earth to make one revolution around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

a year

Question 8

Earth takes 1 year to revolve around the Sun.How long will it take for Earth to travel HALFWAY?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Question 9

In New York State, the shortest period of daylight occurs during which month?

Accepted Answer

December

Question 10

How does the length of daylight in New York State change from summer to fall?

Accepted Answer

Decreases

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