Earth in Space Quiz - Lessons 1-5

How are the patterns we see in the sky connected to our lives?

• They help us keep track of time on Earth
• They confirm that Earth orbits the Sun
• They indicate when aliens will visit Earth
• They provide entertainment value

What is the main reason stories and examples about the sky are important?

• They help us observe and make decisions
• They provide entertainment value
• They confirm the existence of planets
• They indicate when seasons will change

What is the main reason the length of a day and the Sun's height in the sky change throughout the year?

• The Earth's distance from the Sun changes
• The Sun's brightness changes
• The Earth's tilt changes
• The Moon's phases change

How does solar elevation affect temperatures on Earth?

• Higher solar elevation leads to warmer temperatures
• Lower solar elevation leads to warmer temperatures
• Solar elevation has no effect on temperatures
• Solar elevation only affects temperatures in the Southern Hemisphere

What causes the changes in the way the Sun rises and sets, the length of day, and the Sun's angle in the sky throughout the year?

• Changes in the distance between Earth and the Sun
• Changes in the Moon's position
• Changes in the Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun
• Changes in the brightness of the Sun

Why does the Manhattanhenge phenomenon only occur twice a year?

• It only happens during the equinoxes
• It is caused by the Moon's position
• It is caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis
• It is caused by the changing position of the Sun

What is the main reason the light rays from the Sun at sunset align with the streets in Manhattan?

• The streets are aligned with the cardinal directions
• The buildings in Manhattan are arranged in a grid pattern
• The Sun's position in the sky changes throughout the year
• The Earth's tilt causes the Sun's position to change

What is the main mechanism that causes the changes in the Sun's position in the sky throughout the year?

• The Earth's rotation on its axis
• The Earth's elliptical orbit around the Sun
• The Earth's tilt on its axis
• Changes in the Sun's brightness

How do the changes in the Sun's position in the sky relate to the Manhattanhenge phenomenon?

• The changes are most noticeable between the summer and winter solstices
• The changes are most noticeable during the equinoxes
• The changes are most noticeable between the spring and fall equinoxes
• The changes are most noticeable throughout the entire year

What is the primary reason the Sun's light aligns with the street grid in Manhattan during Manhattanhenge?

• The Sun's position in the sky changes throughout the year
• The buildings in Manhattan are arranged in a grid pattern
• The Earth's tilt causes the Sun's position to change
• The Sun's rays travel in a straight line