Quiz on Daylight Hours

A student in Missouri records the average number of daylight hours during four months of the year. The results are shown in the data table below.

• The sun is larger and brighter in May and August than it is in February and November.

• Earth rotates slower on its axis in May and August than it does in February and November.

• Earth is closer to the sun’s orbit around the planets in May and August than it is in February and November.

• The Northern Hemisphere receives more direct sunlight in May and August than it does in February and November.

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The drawings show the shadow of a flagpole at different times. The time of day is shown on the clock below each shadow. The shadow is not shown for 2 P.M. Which drawing shows the correct shadow for 2 P.M.?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A student makes the model shown with objects representing the sun, Earth, and the moon to use in a class demonstration. Which action should the student do with the objects to demonstrate a complete day-night cycle of Earth?

• move the moon around Earth once

• spin the sun in a circle once

• move Earth around the sun once

• spin Earth in a circle once

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A teacher asks students to explain what they see in this picture. Four student explanations are shown in the box. Which of the students gave a correct explanation?

• Student 1 only

• Students 2 and 4

• Student 2 only

• Students 1 and 3

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A student draws a model showing the movements of Earth, the moon, and the sun. Which arrow shows the movement that causes day and night on Earth?

• Arrow 1, because it shows the rotation of the sun.

• Arrow 2, because it shows the orbit of Earth around the sun.

• Arrow 3, because it shows the orbit of the moon around Earth.

• Arrow 4, because it shows the rotation of Earth.

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A student is looking for evidence that Earth is always rotating on its axis. Which of the following would provide the best evidence?

• the different amount of rain that falls each day

• the appearance of shadows changing throughout the day

• the presence of other planets in the night sky

• the different phases of the moon in a month

The graph below shows changes in the length of the shadow of a tree during part of a day. If this day continues to be sunny, what will most likely happen to the length of the shadow from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M.?

• the length of the shadow will stay the same

• the length of the shadow will decrease and then increase

• the length of the shadow will increase

• the length of the shadow will decrease

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Darion claims that all constellations can be seen at every month throughout the year. Do you agree or disagree with Darion?

• Agree, all constellations are visible every month.

• Disagree, not all constellations are visible every month.

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You look up at the night sky and see the constellation Scorpius. What season is it?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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Why can’t you see the constellation Orion during the summer?

• Because it is below the horizon during the summer months.

• Because it is too faint to be seen in summer.

• Because it is obscured by the sun's light.

• Because it is only visible in the southern hemisphere during summer.

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