Which would be the best use of a telescope?

to view another planet in our Solar System

Which causes Earth's seasons?

Tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun.

At night, the Moon is the brightest object in the sky. Where does the Moon's light come from?

The Moon reflects light from the Sun.

A student observed the stars every hour. Which of these MOST likely describes what he saw?

The star patterns seemed to move across the sky.

What is the correct sequence of seasons in the Northern Hemisphere?

spring, summer, fall, and winter

Why are different stars seen during different seasons?

Earth changes position in its orbit during different seasons

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Stars and the Solar System U3CA1

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1
In what direction does your shadow move during the day?
south to north
north to south
east to west
west to east
2
A long shadow indicates what times of day?
morning and night
noon and night
morning and evening
noon and evening
3
At which time during the day will you MOST likely notice your shadow is the shortest?
7:05 in the evening
12:05 in the afternoon
8:05 in the morning
4:05 in the afternoon
4
In what position is the Sun MOST likely in at noon?
In front of you
Underneath you
Directly overhead
Behind you
5
You watch the Sun rise over the lake. Toward which general direction are you looking?
south
west
north
east
6
When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, it is Summer. What season is next?
winter
autumn
spring
summer
7
Which would be the best use of a telescope?
to listen to faint sounds of wildlife at a safe distance
to view birds nesting in a nearby tree
to view another planet in our Solar System
to listen to sounds in deep space
8
What event occurs because of the rotation of Earth?
night and day
four seasons
changes in the weather
tides
9
Which causes Earth's seasons?
The gravitational pull of the Moon as it revolves Earth.
Gravitational pull of the Sun on Earth as it revolves Sun.
The rotation of Earth on its axis as it revolves the Sun.
Tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun.
10
At night, the Moon is the brightest object in the sky. Where does the Moon's light come from?
The Moon makes light beneath its surface.
The Moon reflects light from Earth.
The Moon has rocks on its surface that glow.
The Moon reflects light from the Sun.
11
A student observed the stars every hour. Which of these MOST likely describes what he saw?
The stars moved away from Earth and became dimmer.
The star patterns seemed to move across the sky.
The stars changed colors as the night became darker.
The stars seemed to stay exactly the same all night long.
12
How long does it take Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
24 hours
60 minutes
1 month
365 days
13
What causes the change in the length of shadows throughout the day?
the revolution of the Sun
the revolution of Earth
the rotation of the Sun
the rotation of Earth
14
What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing when it is tilted away from the Sun?
winter
autumn
summer
spring
15
What is the correct sequence of seasons in the Northern Hemisphere?
spring, summer, fall, and winter
fall, summer, winter, and spring
winter, fall, summer, and spring
summer, spring, fall, and winter
16
You watch the Sun set in the evening sky. What causes the setting of the Sun?
The tilt of Earth on its axis is constantly changing.
Earth is rotating on its axis.
The distance between Earth and the Sun is increasing.
Earth is revolving around the Sun.
17
What makes daylight turn to darkness?
Earth revolving around the Sun
the rotation of Earth
the tilt of Earth on its axis
the Sun traveling away from Earth
18
You watch the sun set over the ocean. Toward which general direction were you looking?
south
north
west
east
19
What remains in the same location in the sky of the Northern Hemisphere each night?
the Little Dipper
the North Star
the Sun
the Moon
20
Why are different stars seen during different seasons?
Some stars shine brighter during different seasons.
Moon changes position in its orbit during different seasons
Earth changes position in its orbit during different seasons
The Sun shines on different stars during different seasons.

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