MS: Spaceship Earth Review

If the earth spun on its axis half as fast as it does now what would happen?

• The days would be twice as long and the nights would be half as long.

• The days would be twice as long and the nights would be twice as long.

• The days would be half as long and the nights would be twice as long.

• The days would be half as long and the nights would be half as long.

Look at the picture above. If the sun is in this position in the sky what time is it most likely?

• 8:00 a.m.

• 11:00 a.m.

• 1:00 p.m.

• 7:00 p.m.

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The image shows the path of the sun during different seasons. Which path represents Winter?

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The image shows the path of the sun during different seasons. Which path represents Summer?

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• 3

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The image shows the path of the sun during different seasons. Which path represents Fall and Spring?

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Why does the moon appear to change shape during the month?

• Different parts of the moon light up at different times of the month.

• The Moon orbits the Earth and The Sun lights up different parts of the moon.

• The Earth's shadow is cast on the moon at different times during the month.

• Moon is spinning and we only see parts of the moon light up by The Sun at different times during the month.

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During what season would you see Orion the Hunter?

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• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

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During what season would you see Leo the Lion?

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• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

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Why don't you see the constellation Scorpius during the winter?

• We are closer to The Sun in the winter so Scorpius is blocked by The Sun's light.

• The Earth doesn't rotate in the winter so we never face Scorpius in the winter time.

• The Earth revolves around The Sun and we are pointing towards a different part of space in the winter time.

• The Earth rotates around The Sun and we are pointing towards a different part of space in the winter time.

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What season is it?

• Summer

• Spring

• Fall

• Winter

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