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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which two words are synonyms? (Synonyms are different words that mean the same thing)
rotate & revolve
rotate & orbit
revolve & orbit
reflection & refraction
- 2. Multiple Choice
to spin on an axisrotaterevolveorbithop - 3. Multiple Choicethe imaginary line around which Earth rotatesequatoratomosphereaxisrotate
- 4. Multiple Choiceto go around, or orbit, another objectrevolverotateorbitspin
- 5. Multiple Choicethe path of one object in space around anotherrotatespinrevolveorbit
- 6. Multiple Choicecaused by the spin of the Earthseasonsday/night cycleyearclimate
- 7. Multiple Choice
How many times does Earth orbit (revolve) around the Sun in one year?
1
4
365
12
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why does the moon shine in the night sky?
It has its own light
Because it causes night to happen
It is reflecting the sun's light
It is reflecting the light from Earth
- 9. Multiple Choice
If Ms. Grant needs her sunglasses to drive to work in the morning, in which direction is she most likely driving?
North
South
West
East
- 10. Multiple Choice
The pattern of shadows on Earth's surface throughout the day from sunrise to sunset is -
long, short, long, gone
short, long, longer, short
long, short, shorter, long
long, long, short, gone
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which orientation of the compass rose is correct based on this picture?
- 12. Multiple Choice
According to the diagram which statement is correct?
The time at position A could be almost 12:00 AM (midnight)
The time at position B could be almost 12:00 PM (noon)
The time at position C could be almost 5:00 PM (sunset)
The time at position D could be almost 5:00 AM (sunrise)
- 13. Multiple ChoiceHow long does it take for the Earth to rotate once?24 hours365 days27.3 days27.3 hours
- 14. Multiple Choice
The two main causes of the Day/ Night cycle are -
Earth's tilt and revolution around the sun
Earth's rotation and tilt
Earth's rotation & light traveling in a straight line
Light travels in a straight line & Earth's tilt
- 15. Multiple Choice
How long does it take the moon to orbit the sun?
*think about this carefully. Re-read
about 29 days or 1 month
24 hours
365 days
14 days
- 16. Multiple Choicean object, such as a moon, that moves around a much larger objectmeteorsatelliteasteroidatmosphere
- 17. Multiple Choice
The sun rises in the east. If it is sunrise, where will your shadow be pointing towards?
north
east
south
west
- 18. Fill in the Blank
When the Sun is high in the sky, the shadows are _____. Type only one word answer.
- 19. Multiple Choice
What should be the position of the sun based on the illustration?
A
B
C
D
- 20. Multiple Choice
What could be the position of the sun based on the direction of the shadow?
A
B
C
D
- 21. Multiple Choice
A teacher sets up an experiment using five jars. The teacher keeps one jar unwrapped, and the other four jars are wrapped with equal thicknesses of four different materials. Which property of the materials wrapping the jars are the students most likely investigating? (5.5A)
State of matter
Thermal energy insulation
Thermal energy production
Ability to conduct electricity
- 22. Multiple Choice
A student reads the label on the bottle of salad dressing shown here. Why would the student shake the salad dressing well before using it? (5.5A)
Vinegar and oil have different densities.
Vinegar and oil easily form a solution.
Vinegar and oil both contain water.
Vinegar and oil are both liquids.
- 23. Multiple Choice
Objects that blow into a swimming pool or that are dropped into the pool by swimmers need to be removed. These objects include foam cups, keys, and coins. Which of the following explains a useful method for removing some of these objects? (5.5A)
The keys and coins are less dense than water, so they can be easily picked up off the bottom of the pool by divers.
The foam cups have the same density as water, so they can crumbled up for removal by the pool filter.
The foam cups are less dense than water, so they can be removed from the surface with a pool cleaning net.
The keys and coins have the same density as water, so they can washed away when the pool is drained.
- 24. Multiple Choice
A cook uses the ingredients listed to prepare a meal. Which table correctly show the physical properties of these ingredients when placed in hot water? (5.5A)
- 25. Draw
Draw a diagram (with labels) that shows the cause of the day / night cycle on Earth
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