Rotation Revolution
Moon Phases
Vocab
Other Space Questions
Equivalent Fractions
100
Which statement best describes Earth’s rotation and revolution?
A. Earth rotates around the Moon and revolves around the Sun.
B. Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.
C. Earth rotates once each year and revolves every day.
D. Earth rotates around the Sun and revolves around the Moon.
B. Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.
100
Review the calendar below. Which of the following describes what happens between September 14 and September 28?
A. The part of the Moon that we can see is getting bigger.
B. The part of the Moon that we can see is changing from smaller to bigger to small again.
C. The part of the Moon that we can see is getting smaller.
D. Nothing is changing.
C. The part of the Moon that we can see is getting smaller.
100
____ To tell about in advance, especially on the basis of special knowledge
- Data
- Sequence
- Pattern
- Appearance
- Predict
- Observe
5. Predict
100
New consumer products have been created, such as wireless headsets and LED lighting, due to scientific research that is associated with the space program. How does the development of these products impact the people of Florida?
A. The products are useful technologies.
B. The products cause an increase in the use of fossil fuels.
C. The products help create predictable weather patterns.
D. The products increase the need for land for agriculture.
A. The products are useful technologies.
100
4/8 is equivalent to _____.
1/2
200
Which statement best explains why the Sun appears to move across the daytime sky?
A. The stars, including the Sun, are rotating around Earth.
B. Earth is rotating around the stars.
C. The stars are revolving around Earth.
D. Earth is rotating.
D. Earth is rotating.
200
On October 15th, students could not see the Moon even though it was a clear night. What could explain this?
A. Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.
B. There is a star or planet blocking the Moon.
C. The part of the Moon that reflects the Sun is facing away from Earth.
D. Light from the stars is bright and making it hard to see the Moon.
C. The part of the Moon that reflects the Sun is facing away from Earth.
200
To use the senses to examine or inspect
- Data
- Sequence
- Pattern
- Appearance
- Predict
- Observe
6. Observe
200
A design or sequence that is repeated
Pattern
200
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300
Which of the following observations can we make because of the rotation of Earth?
Select two correct answers.
A. The phases of the Moon
B. The apparent movement of the Sun
C. Longer daylight hours in winter
D. The visibility of the stars in certain months
E. Warmer temperatures in summer
B. The apparent movement of the Sun
D. The visibility of the stars in certain months
300
A student used the materials shown to model the phases of the Moon. What is an advantage and a disadvantage of using this model to demonstrate the phases of the Moon?
A. Advantage: It shows the Moon reflecting light from the Sun. Disadvantage: The objects do not move by themselves.
B. Advantage: It shows how the Moon reflects light from Earth. Disadvantage: The model does not use the actual sizes of the real objects.
C. Advantage: It represents the three objects that are part of the lunar cycle. Disadvantage: The objects are not in the correct order.
D. Advantage: It represents an event that we cannot observe with our own eyes. Disadvantage: The objects are not made of the same materials as the real objects.
A. Advantage: It shows the Moon reflecting light from the Sun. Disadvantage: The objects do not move by themselves.
300
____ The particular order of objects, movements, or events
- Data
- Sequence
- Pattern
- Appearance
- Predict
- Observe
2. Sequence
300
Information that has been collected
- Data
- Sequence
- Pattern
- Appearance
- Predict
- Observe
1. Data
300
8/5 ___ 20/18
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400
A student is observing the nighttime sky. They notice that some star patterns can be observed during the winter months but not during the summer months. Which statement best explains these observations?
A. Earth is orbiting around the Sun.
B. Earth is spinning on its axis.
C. The stars are revolving around Earth.
D. The stars are rotating around the Sun.
A. Earth is orbiting around the Sun.
400
The diagram shows the phases of the Moon. Place each missing phase in the correct blank space.
New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Third Quarter
The correct answer is below.
400
The way something looks
- Data
- Sequence
- Pattern
- Appearance
- Predict
- Observe
4. Appearance
400
- This model shows an event that occurs in space.
Describe what the Moon looks like from Earth in this model, and use evidence and your understanding of the model to support your thinking.
This model represents a full moon. From Earth, you can observe that the part of the Moon that is facing Earth is lit up because it is reflecting light from the Sun. The part of Earth that is facing the Moon is shaded, so this means it is night on Earth.
400
3 2/3 ____ 3 4/12
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