Unit 6 Review- Patterns in the Sky

The Earth continuously rotates on its axis while also moving in an orbit. About how much time does it take for Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 60 minutes

• 30 days

The Sun's shadow appears at 12:10PM. Which of the statements best describes how the position and shape of the shadow?

• Shadows will appear short and wide

• Shadows will appear long and wide.

•  Shadows will appear short and narrow

• Shadows will appear long and narrow.

Students in Mrs. Perez's class were discussing shadows and how they change throughout the day.  Each student had a different explanation.  Who has the correct explanation?

• I think my shadow is longest right before noon.

• I think our shadows will be the longest early in the morning.

• I think my shadow will be longest early in the morning and early in the evening.

• I think they stay the same all day long.

If the daytime lasts 13 hours, how many hours will we have of nighttime?

• 10 hours
• 11 hours
• 12 hours
• 9 hours

The photo shows a very long shadow.  What time of the day do you think the photo was taken? Explain your answer.

Which model shows a comparison between the motions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun?

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Observe the Earth labeled with points A, B, C, and D. Which locations are experiencing daytime?

• Location D is experiencing daytime.

• Location A and B are experiencing nighttime.

• Location A, B, and C are experiencing daytime.

• Location A, B, and C are experiencing nighttime.

Which of the following causes the shadow to form in the picture?

• The Sun's rotation

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's revolution

• Earth's gravity

Where will the tree's shadow be?

• A

• B

• C

The picture shows a view from above a tree. What time is it closest to based on the tree's shadow?

• 9 a.m.

• 12 p.m.

• 3 p.m.