REVIEW H.U1L1-The Earth-Sun-Moon System Question Preview (ID: 59225)


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Man makes new models of nature, through the centuries. TRUE or FALSE
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
c) scientists are constantly trying to make models that are more exactly like what we observe in nature
d) science means TO KNOW

A shadow consists of two parts: the umbra and the penumbra. The umbra is a total shadow. To observers on Earth within the narrow strip of land over which the umbra passes, the Sun appears to be completely covered by the Moon. What phenomena is it?
a) solar eclipse
b) lunar eclipse
c) sunrise
d) sunset

Does our knowledge about space improve as technology improves? YES or NO
a) YES
b) NO
c) technology means the tools we use to study nature
d) technology brings us more data; like from drones, telescopes, or probes

On a globe, how often would the United States be in the same position in a picture again?
a) about every 12 hours
b) about every 24 hours, one day
c) about every 6 months
d) about every 12 months

What makes it possible to see the surface of the moon from Earth?
a) The moon gives off its own light, which is the color of green cheese.
b) Only because light from Earth is reflected by the moon’s surface.
c) Light from the sun is reflected by the moon’s surface.
d) The moon absorbs sunlight during the day and glows at night and even brighter through the day.

What would happen if the time it took for Earth to make one rotation around its axis increased?
a) A day would be shorter.
b) A day would be longer.
c) A year would be shorter.
d) A year would be longer.

Which phrase best defines the ORBIT of Earth?
a) the position in space of Earth at a certain time
b) the distance from the sun to Earth at any point
c) the spin of Earth on its axis as it moves forward
d) the path Earth travels as it revolves around the sun

Which diagram best shows how the moon’s appearance could have changed during the month Oksana performed her investigation?
a) full, left-lit, right-lit, new, full
b) full, right-lit, new, left-lit, full
c) FULL, Left-lit, NEW, Right-lit, FULL
d) full, new, right-lit, full, left-lit

Which list represents the line-up of Earth, the sun, and the moon during a full moon?
a) Earth, sun, moon
b) sun, moon, Earth
c) moon, sun, Earth
d) sun, Earth, moon

Luis created a clay model of Earth. To show how Earth rotates, Luis wants to use a toothpick to represent Earth’s axis of rotation. Where should Luis place the toothpick?
a) horizontally through Earth in the direction of Earth’s orbit
b) vertically through the center of Earth, slightly to the side of each pole
c) diagonally across Earth, halfway between the equator and the two poles
d) horizontally through Earth from one side of the equator to the other side

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