Earth and Space Review

What is the main reason Earth experiences day and night?

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• The Earth rotates on its axis.

• The Sun moves around the Earth.

• The Moon blocks the Sun's light.

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Which of the following best describes how shadows change throughout the day?

• Shadows remain the same length all day.

• Shadows are longest at noon.

• Shadows are shortest at noon.

• Shadows disappear at sunset.

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Explain how the Sun's position in the sky affects the length of shadows.

• The higher the Sun, the longer the shadow.

• The lower the Sun, the shorter the shadow.

• The higher the Sun, the shorter the shadow.

• The Sun's position does not affect shadow length.

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What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

• It provides energy for evaporation.

• It cools the water in the ocean.

• It absorbs water from the ocean.

• It creates clouds directly.

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How does the interaction between the Sun and the ocean affect weather patterns?

• The Sun heats the ocean, causing water to evaporate and form clouds.

• The Sun cools the ocean, preventing evaporation.

• The Sun causes the ocean to freeze, affecting weather.

• The Sun has no effect on the ocean or weather.

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Describe the process of how the Sun and ocean interaction leads to precipitation.

• The Sun heats the ocean, causing evaporation, which leads to cloud formation and eventually precipitation.

• The Sun cools the ocean, causing precipitation directly.

• The Sun evaporates clouds, leading to precipitation.

• The Sun's heat causes the ocean to dry up, leading to precipitation.

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What are sedimentary rocks primarily made from?

• Magma

• Layers of sediment

• Volcanic ash

• Crystals

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Which process is involved in the formation of fossil fuels?

• Rapid cooling of lava

• Decomposition of organic matter over millions of years

• Erosion of rocks

• Freezing of water

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Model the process of sedimentary rock formation.

• Sediments are deposited, compacted, and cemented over time.

• Rocks melt and then solidify quickly.

• Water freezes and thaws, breaking rocks apart.

• Wind erodes rocks into smaller pieces.

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What natural force is responsible for forming sand dunes?

• Water

• Ice

• Wind

• Earthquakes

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