Earth's Patterns and Space

Which is the best explanation for the pattern the students observed?

• The sun lights only half of Earth, so shadow lengths are always close to the same measure.

• As the sun revolves around Earth, it shines on different areas, creating shadows.

• When the sun was low in the horizon, the shadow was long. As the sun rose, the shadow got shorter.

• Earth moved closer to the sun during its revolution, causing the shadows to get longer. As Earth moved away, the shadows got shorter.

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If you were standing on top of Earth, where would the stars be?

• All around you

• Above you

• Below you

• Next to you

Which diagram shows the placement of city X at midnight?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A star is

• a huge object in space that gives off heat and light.

• a small object in space.

A constellation is

• an arrangement of stars as seen from Earth.

• a single star in the night sky.

A year is

• the length of time it takes for Earth to orbit around the sun once.

• the length of time it takes for the sun to orbit around the Earth once.

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In the ancient days, people used the stars in order to

• Plant crops, know the seasons, and tell stories

• count to 1 million

• predict a tornado

• make a wish

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Gravity is

• an object in space.

• the pull between Earth and other objects.

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When is the best time to see the DOG STAR??

• all the time

• Winter months-evening

• Summer months

• dog star isn't real

• the water cycle

• moon phases

• high and low tides

• the day/night cycle

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