Stars
Jamal observes a group of stars early in the evening and again later that night. The group is in a different place in the sky, but the pattern of stars stays the same. Which conclusion is supported by Jamal’s observations?
A. The group changes shape during the night.
B. The group appears to move during the night.
C. The group disappears during the night.
D. The group becomes brighter during the night.
B. The group appears to move during the night.
A student models the Moon for several nights and notices that the visible part changes over time. Which statement is true about the Moon?
A. The Moon changes shape every night.
B. The Moon changes size every night.
C. The Moon stays round while the view changes.
D. The Moon disappears when it is not visible.
C. The Moon stays round while the view changes.
It is daytime in Florida, but it is nighttime in another place on Earth. Which statement explains this pattern?
A. Earth rotates and changes the side in sunlight.
B. Earth revolves and changes the side in sunlight.
C. The Moon moves and changes the amount of daylight.
D. The Sun moves and changes the amount of daylight.
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A. Earth rotates and changes the side in sunlight.
A team is planning a mission to the ISS. Which list shows the strongest plan for astronaut survival and scientific work?
A. food, water, oxygen, tools, science supplies
B. food, games, posters, snacks, decorations
C. pillows, blankets, books, toys, prizes
D. cameras, posters, snacks, games, lights
A. food, water, oxygen, tools, science supplies
A student sees one group of stars during the winter and a different group of stars during the summer. What explains why the student sees different stars?
A. Earth rotates and changes the season
B. The Moon blocks the stars each year.
C. The stars move around Earth each year.
D. Earth revolves and changes the view.
D. Earth revolves and changes the view.
How many days does it take go from a new moon to a full moon?
About 14 days
A student notices the Sun appears to move across the sky during the day. What causes this apparent movement?
A. Earth rotates once every 24 hours.
B. Earth revolves once every 24 hours.
C. The Sun revolves around Earth daily.
D. The Moon reflects sunlight during the day.
A. Earth rotates once every 24 hours.
A student is choosing a tool to explore the surface of another planet and collect information. Which tool should the student choose?
A. a telescope that views distant space
B. a rover that moves and collects data
C. a rocket that launches from Earth
D. a capsule that brings people home
B. a rover that moves and collects data
A student says, “The stars move around Earth every night.” Which response is correct?
A. The stars move around Earth each night.
B. The stars stay in place but seem to move.
C. The stars disappear from view every night.
D. The stars change direction in space nightly.
B. The stars stay in place but seem to move.
What moon phase comes after waxing cresent?
First quarter
What does the rotation of earth cause?
Day and Night
A student claims that space exploration affects Florida only because rockets launch there. Which statement is NOT an effect of space exploration on Florida?
A. It creates jobs for many people.
B. It brings visitors to launch sites.
C. It changes which stars appear at night.
D. It supports science and technology work.
C. It changes which stars appear at night.
What is a group of stars called? People have named them based on animals and things they look like.
Constellations
What do you see in the sky when there is a new moon?
Nothing
How long does the Earth take to make one rotation?
24 hours
A student includes food, water, oxygen, and science tools in a rocket design for the ISS. Why is this a strong design?
A. It includes supplies for living and research.
B. It includes objects that look realistic in space.
C. It includes materials that are easy to draw.
D. It includes items that are fun to bring.
A. It includes supplies for living and research.
How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun one time?
one year