Patterns of Earth and Sky Chapter 1 & 2 Review

Which of the following is evidence to support that Earth is Spinning? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• By observing the movement of the sun and other stars across the sky

• By dropping a rock from a height to see how it falls

• By measuring the force of gravity on Earth

• By studying the daily pattern of day and night

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What is a day?

• A period of time that is 12 hours long

• A period of time that is 24 hours long

• A period of time that is determined by the rotation of the moon

• A period of time that is determined by the rotation of the sun

What happens during daytime?

• We face the sun

• We face away from the sun

• We see the stars

• We experience darkness

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What happens during nighttime?

• We face the sun

• We face away from the sun

• We see the stars

• We experience darkness

What force pulls objects down toward the ground?

• Magnetism

• Electricity

• Gravity

• Friction

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Complete the sentence:

The perception (How people see it) of "up" being towards the sky and "down" being towards the ground is ....

• Different due to Earth's spherical shape

• Different depending on the location on Earth

• The same due to the force of gravity

• The same due to Earth's spin

How can you visualize while reading?

• By using the text and diagrams to make a movie in your mind

• By watching a movie related to the topic

• By listening to an audio recording

• By discussing with a friend

How many times does Earth spin in a day?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

What is the effect of gravity on the perception of "up" and "down"?

• It makes "up" and "down" the same for everyone

• It changes "up" and "down" depending on where you are on Earth

• It has no effect on the perception of "up" and "down"

• It makes "up" and "down" different for everyone

What causes day and night on Earth?

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Earth's revolution around the sun

• The moon's rotation around the Earth

• The sun's rotation on its axis

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