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Unit 1 Amplify Science- Patterns of Earth and Sky Review
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1
The earth spins on an imaginary line called an
axis
equator
2
Where is the sun in the sky in at noon?
setting in the west
rising in the east
directly overhead
3
Constellations can be seen all the time
false
true
4
Why is the sun up sometimes and not all the time?
The Sun moves.
The earth revolves.
The Earth's rotation
5
It takes one year or 365 days for the Earth to _______ the sun?
revolve around
rotate
spin
go around
6
The pull between Earth and other objects, and it acts even without touching
Gravity
work
Force
7
Can you see the sun at night?
Yes because the sun is seen all the time
No because of the Earth's rotation
No because of Earth's revolution
8
What determines wht constellations are visible on different nights throughout the year?
The Earth
The constellations move
The Earth's position in its yearly orbit
9
How long does it take for the Earth to rotate?
24 hours or one day
365 days
5 hours
a year
10
Which direction does the sun rise?
west
east
11
A time of year that has certain types of weather
seasons
autumn
spring
12
What is a constellation?
one star
group of stars that form a pattern
a shape
some planets
13
What causes daytime and nighttime?
The Earth's rotation
the Sun moving
the Earth's revolution
14
Why does the pattern of daytime and nighttime repeat every day?
The Earth rotates every day.
The sky is always moving.
The sun moves every day.
It does not repeat every day.
15
People can fall off the Earth.
false
true
16
What season would it be in northern hemisphere if it is getting direct sunlight.
Winter
Fall
Spring
Summer
17
Why does the sun appear bigger and brighter than other stars?
It is farther than other stars
It is brighter than other stars
It is bigger than other stars
It is closer to the earth than other stars
18
The sun sets in the
east
west
19
The Earth can ______ in one day.
go around and around
orbit
rotate
20
What is the closest star to Earth?
star
Sun
Earth
Moon
21
Why can't see stars in the daytime?
The sun is bigger than other stars
The sun is brighter than other stars
The sun is closer to earth making it appear bigger and brighter.
