Science Test Review

Why does the earth have seasons?

• The earth's orbit brings it closer and further from the sun

• The earth is titled on its axis

• Changes in air pressure bring periods of warm and cold weather

• The seasons are unpredictable.

True or false: Half of the moon is always lit by the sun.

• True

• False

If there is a full moon which moon phase would we see next on earth?

• New moon

• Waxing crescent

• Waning crescent

• Waning gibbous

The sun is rising in the east. What direction will the tree's shadow be cast?

• East

• West

• North

• South

Look at the picture. What time will the tree's shadow be the smallest?

• 7am

• 12pm

• 5pm

• 10am

The sun rises in the _____ and sets in the _____

• east, west

• west, east

• east, east

• east, south

This is the moon phase calendar for the month of February. When would it make the most sense for the next new moon to occur in March?

• March 1st

• March 8th

• March 15th

• March 31st

True or false: Shadows are always cast towards the sun.

• True

• False

Look at the earth labeled under the June Solstice. What is the season in the southern hemisphere?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

Look at the earth labeled September equinox. What is the season in the northern hemisphere?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter