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Space Boot Camp
4.8C:
Collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of
change in shadows, tides, seasons, and the observable appearance of
the Moon over time. (Supporting Standard)
A. M. Coelho
STAAR 2013 #7; RC3; Supporting
1. The graph below shows changes in the length of the shadow of
a tree during part of a day:
If this day continues to be sunny, what will most likely happen to the
length of the shadow from 2P.M. to 4P.M.?
A. The length of the shadow will stay the same.
B. The length of the shadow will decrease and then increase.
C. The length of the shadow will increase.
D. The length of the shadow will decrease.
STAAR 2013 #7; RC3; Supporting
1. The graph below shows changes in the length of the shadow of
a tree during part of a day:
If this day continues to be sunny, what will most likely happen to the
length of the shadow from 2P.M. to 4P.M.?
A. The length of the shadow will stay the same.
B. The length of the shadow will decrease and then increase.
C. The length of the shadow will increase.
D. The length of the shadow will decrease.
TAKS 2004—#21 (40%)
2. Tides on the Texas coast usually occur
twice —
A
B
C
D
daily
weekly
monthly
yearly
TAKS 2004—#21 (40%)
2. Tides on the Texas coast usually occur
twice —
A
B
C
D
daily
weekly
monthly
yearly
2011—STAAR™ Released Test Questions, #8
3. A student observed the apparent shape of
the moon every night for a period of 60 days.
On Day 10 the student observed a full moon.
On which other day did the student most likely
observe a full moon?
A
B
C
D
Day 20
Day 30
Day 40
Day 50
2011—STAAR™ Released Test Questions, #8
3. A student observed the apparent shape of
the moon every night for a period of 60 days.
On Day 10 the student observed a full moon.
On which other day did the student most likely
observe a full moon?
A
B
C
D
Day 20
Day 30
Day 40
Day 50
**Because a full lunar cycle takes about 30 days – so 10 + 30 = 40
4. The tilt of the Earth on its axis as it moves
around the sun MOST affects the—
A
B
C
D
timing of the tides
length of a month
cycle of the seasons
phases of the moon
4. The tilt of the Earth on its axis as it moves
around the sun MOST affects the—
A
B
C
D
timing of the tides
length of a month
cycle of the seasons
phases of the moon
5. Which phase of the moon would have been
seen most recently BEFORE the phase shown in
the picture below?
Waxing Gibbous
A
New Moon
C
Full Moon
B
Third Quarter
D
First Quarter
5. Which phase of the moon would have been
seen most recently BEFORE the phase shown in
the picture below?
Waxing Gibbous
A
New Moon
C
Full Moon
B
Third Quarter
D
First Quarter
6. Earth would not have seasons if—
A
B
C
D
it did not rotate
it was slightly closer to the sun
it was not tilted on its axis
it had more than one moon
6. Earth would not have seasons if—
A
B
C
D
it did not rotate
it was slightly closer to the sun
it was not tilted on its axis
it had more than one moon
7. In Texas, it is warmer in summer than
in winter because in summer—
A
B
C
D
Earth is closer to the sun
there are fewer clouds
Texas is tilted towards the sun
Texas is tilted away from the sun
7. In Texas, it is warmer in summer than
in winter because in summer—
A
B
C
D
Earth is closer to the sun
there are fewer clouds
Texas is tilted towards the sun
Texas is tilted away from the sun
8. What causes the phases of the moon?
A
B
C
D
The Earth orbiting the moon
The sun reflecting the moon
The moon rotating on its axis
The moon orbiting the Earth
8. What causes the phases of the moon?
A
B
C
D
The Earth orbiting the moon
The sun reflecting the moon
The moon rotating on its axis
The moon orbiting the Earth
9. Seasons result from the Earth’s—
A
B
C
D
rotation on its axis while orbiting the
sun
tilt on its axis as it orbits the sun
distance from the sun during its orbit
atmosphere changing during its orbit
9. Seasons result from the Earth’s—
A
B
C
D
rotation on its axis while orbiting the
sun
tilt on its axis as it orbits the sun
distance from the sun during its orbit
atmosphere changing during its orbit
10. What season would it be in McKinney
if it is summer in South America?
A
B
C
D
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
10. What season would it be in McKinney
if it is summer in South America?
A
B
C
D
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
11. What change in the night sky occurs
about every 28-30 days?
A
B
C
D
An eclipse of the moon
An eclipse of the sun
The phases of the moon
The orbit of the Earth
11. What change in the night sky occurs
about every 28-30 days?
A
B
C
D
An eclipse of the moon
An eclipse of the sun
The phases of the moon
The orbit of the Earth
12. Which is the correct order of the
moon phases?
A
B
C
D
1, 2, 3, 4
2, 3, 4, 1
3, 2, 1, 4
4, 3, 2, 1
12. Which is the correct order of the
moon phases?
A
B
C
D
1, 2, 3, 4
2, 3, 4, 1
3, 2, 1, 4
4, 3, 2, 1
13. Which of the following cycles takes
about twenty-eight days to complete?
A
B
C
D
The seasonal cycle
The carbon cycle
The water cycle
The lunar cycle
13. Which of the following cycles takes
about twenty-eight days to complete?
A
B
C
D
The seasonal cycle
The carbon cycle
The water cycle
The lunar cycle
14. About how long will it take the Earth
to move from Point B to Point A in the
diagram?
A
B
C
D
3 hours
3 days
3 months
3 years
14. About how long will it take the Earth
to move from Point B to Point A in the
diagram?
A
B
C
D
3 hours
3 days
3 months
3 years
**Since there are 12 months in a year – divide 12 by 4 and you get 3 months**
15. Which of the following cycles takes
about 28 days to complete?
A
B
C
D
The Earth revolving around the sun
The moon rotating once on its axis
The Earth rotating once on its axis
The moon revolving around the Earth
15. Which of the following cycles takes
about 28 days to complete?
A
B
C
D
The Earth revolving around the sun
The moon rotating once on its axis
The Earth rotating once on its axis
The moon revolving around the Earth
16. The moon’s gravitational pull is
responsible for the Earth’s—
A
B
C
D
atmosphere
temperature
ocean tides
night and day
16. The moon’s gravitational pull is
responsible for the Earth’s—
A
B
C
D
atmosphere
temperature
ocean tides
night and day
17. Motions in the oceans caused by
gravity are called—
A
B
C
D
tides
waves
currents
upwellings
17. Motions in the oceans caused by
gravity are called—
A
B
C
D
tides
waves
currents
upwellings
18. If it is spring in South America, what
season is it in North America?
A
B
C
D
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
18. If it is spring in South America, what
season is it in North America?
A
B
C
D
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
?
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
19. What phase of the moon will come next?
A
C
Waxing Crescent
Third Quarter
B
D
Waxing Gibbous
New Moon
?
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
19. What phase of the moon will come next?
A
C
Waxing Crescent
Third Quarter
B
D
Waxing Gibbous
New Moon
20. The Earth’s axis tilts at an angle of 23
½ degrees from vertical. This tilt and the
rotation of the Earth on its axis as it
revolves around the sun is responsible
for –
A
B
C
D
the rock cycle
the water cycle
the weather
the seasons
20. The Earth’s axis tilts at an angle of 23
½ degrees from vertical. This tilt and the
rotation of the Earth on its axis as it
revolves around the sun is responsible
for –
A
B
C
D
the rock cycle
the water cycle
the weather
the seasons
21. The lunar cycle is—
A
B
C
D
the repeating phases of the moon
precipitation that falls on the moon
the difference between day and night
the rotation of the moon on its axis
21. The lunar cycle is—
A
B
C
D
the repeating phases of the moon
precipitation that falls on the moon
the difference between day and night
the rotation of the moon on its axis
22. Summer is warmer than winter
because—
A
B
C
D
the Earth tilts toward the sun in summer
the moon is higher in the sky in summer
the Earth is closer to the sun in summer
the sun shines brighter in the summer
22. Summer is warmer than winter
because—
A
B
C
D
the Earth tilts toward the sun in summer
the moon is higher in the sky in summer
the Earth is closer to the sun in summer
the sun shines brighter in the summer
23. The tilt of Earth’s axis helps to create
which of the following?
A
B
C
D
Day and night
The changing seasons
The revolution of the Earth
The phases of the moon
23. The tilt of Earth’s axis helps to create
which of the following?
A
B
C
D
Day and night
The changing seasons
The revolution of the Earth
The phases of the moon
24. Why do we see phases of the moon?
A
B
C
D
The Earth’s shadow on the moon changes over the
month.
The distance to the moon changes slightly as it
revolves around the Earth.
The part of the moon’s sunlit side that we can see
from Earth changes.
Sometimes no part of the moon reflects light from the
sun.
24. Why do we see phases of the moon?
A
B
C
D
The Earth’s shadow on the moon changes over the
month.
The distance to the moon changes slightly as it
revolves around the Earth.
The part of the moon’s sunlit side that we can see
from Earth changes.
Sometimes no part of the moon reflects light from the
sun.
25. In Texas, summer occurs in July and winter
occurs in January. Which of the following BEST
describes the difference between January and
July?
A
B
C
D
Earth is closer to the sun in July than in
January.
Earth is closer to the sun in January than in
July.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the
Sun in July.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the
Sun in January.
25. In Texas, summer occurs in July and winter
occurs in January. Which of the following BEST
describes the difference between January and
July?
A
B
C
D
Earth is closer to the sun in July than in
January.
Earth is closer to the sun in January than in
July.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the
Sun in July.
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the
Sun in January.
26. Which of these is the MOST LIKELY
cause of tides on the Earth?
A
B
C
D
The gravitational pull of the Sun
The gravitational pull of the moon
The movement of water in the ocean
Wind on the surface of the ocean
26. Which of these is the MOST LIKELY
cause of tides on the Earth?
A
B
C
D
The gravitational pull of the Sun
The gravitational pull of the moon
The movement of water in the ocean
Wind on the surface of the ocean
The diagram below shows the relative positions of Earth and the sun for
each of the four seasons. Because Earth’s is an ellipse—not a circle—it is
about 2 million miles closer the Sun in the winter than in the summer.
27. If the Earth is closer to the sun in winter, why is Texas colder in the
winter than in the other seasons?
A
B
C
D
The sun releases less energy in winter.
The Eastern Hemisphere faces the sun during the winter.
The moon is between the sun and the Earth during winter.
The Northern Hemisphere is pointed away from the sun in the winter.
The diagram below shows the relative positions of Earth and the sun for
each of the four seasons. Because Earth’s is an ellipse—not a circle—it is
about 2 million miles closer the Sun in the winter than in the summer.
27. If the Earth is closer to the sun in winter, why is Texas colder in the
winter than in the other seasons?
A
B
C
D
The sun releases less energy in winter.
The Eastern Hemisphere faces the sun during the winter.
The moon is between the sun and the Earth during winter.
The Northern Hemisphere is pointed away from the sun in the winter.
28. Scientists use sensors that measure
the angle of the Earth’s tilt. Which of the
following could they determine by the
direction of the Earth’s tilt?
A
B
C
D
When the next lunar eclipse will be
What seasons are occurring on Earth
What time of day is occurring on Earth
When a meteor shower will fall to Earth
28. Scientists use sensors that measure
the angle of the Earth’s tilt. Which of the
following could they determine by the
direction of the Earth’s tilt?
A
B
C
D
When the next lunar eclipse will be
What seasons are occurring on Earth
What time of day is occurring on Earth
When a meteor shower will fall to Earth
29. At what point on the diagram above
would it be winter in Houston?
A
B
C
D
Point A
Point B
Point C
Point D
29. At what point on the diagram above
would it be winter in Houston?
A
B
C
D
Point A
Point B
Point C
Point D
30. The Earth orbits the sun once every 365.25
days. At the point in the Earth’s orbit pictured
above, which season is it in the Northern
Hemisphere?
A
B
C
D
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
30. The Earth orbits the sun once every 365.25
days. At the point in the Earth’s orbit pictured
above, which season is it in the Northern
Hemisphere?
A
B
C
D
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
31. Which occurs as a result of Earth’s tilt
on its rotating axis?
A
B
C
D
Movement of the tides
Prevalent or trade winds
Seasonal changes in the climate
Light and dark changes of day and night
31. Which occurs as a result of Earth’s tilt
on its rotating axis?
A
B
C
D
Movement of the tides
Prevalent or trade winds
Seasonal changes in the climate
Light and dark changes of day and night
Maps of the Western and Eastern Hemispheres are shown
below.
32. Which two cities will have summer at about the same
time of year?
A
B
C
D
Sydney and Tokyo
Tokyo and Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires and New York
New York and Tokyo
Maps of the Western and Eastern Hemispheres are shown
below.
32. Which two cities will have summer at about the same
time of year?
A
B
C
D
Sydney and Tokyo
Tokyo and Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires and New York
New York and Tokyo
33. Why are the sun’s rays more direct in the
northern hemisphere in the summer?
A
B
C
D
The Earth is closer to the sun in the summer.
The North Pole is tilted toward the sun.
The South Pole is tilted toward the sun.
The Earth rotates more slowly in the summer.
33. Why are the sun’s rays more direct in the
northern hemisphere in the summer?
A
B
C
D
The Earth is closer to the sun in the summer.
The North Pole is tilted toward the sun.
The South Pole is tilted toward the sun.
The Earth rotates more slowly in the summer.
34. The gravitational pull of the moon
causes the daily rising and falling of the
ocean waters that we call—
A
B
C
D
A tropical depression
A tsunami
Salinity
Tides
34. The gravitational pull of the moon
causes the daily rising and falling of the
ocean waters that we call—
A
B
C
D
A tropical depression
A tsunami
Salinity
Tides
35. Which sentence below explains why
we see the phases of the Moon?
A
B
C
D
The moon is a large planet.
The moon revolves around the Earth.
The moon is covered with many craters.
The moon revolves around the Sun.
35. Which sentence below explains why
we see the phases of the Moon?
A
B
C
D
The moon is a large planet.
The moon revolves around the Earth.
The moon is covered with many craters.
The moon revolves around the Sun.
36. Why does the moon have more effect
on the tides on Earth than the sun has?
A
B
C
D
The moon is more dense than the sun.
The moon is in motion in space, while
the sun is not.
The moon is larger than the sun.
The moon is nearer to the Earth than the
sun.
36. Why does the moon have more effect
on the tides on Earth than the sun has?
A
B
C
D
The moon is more dense than the sun.
The moon is in motion in space, while
the sun is not.
The moon is larger than the sun.
The moon is nearer to the Earth than the
sun.
The amount of direct sunlight the Northern Hemisphere receives
changes throughout the year. The diagram below shows Earth
revolving around the Sun.
37. In which month will the Northern Hemisphere receive the
GREATEST amount of direct sunlight?
A
B
C
D
March
June
September
December
The amount of direct sunlight the Northern Hemisphere receives
changes throughout the year. The diagram below shows Earth
revolving around the Sun.
37. In which month will the Northern Hemisphere receive the
GREATEST amount of direct sunlight?
A
B
C
D
March
June
September
December
38. A student takes a trip to Central
America during the winter holidays. He
finds out that the temperature in Central
America is about the same year round.
Which of the following could explain why?
A
B
C
D
Central America is near the North Pole.
Central America is near the South Pole.
Central America is near the equator.
Central America is near sea level.
38. A student takes a trip to Central
America during the winter holidays. He
finds out that the temperature in Central
America is about the same year round.
Which of the following could explain why?
A
B
C
D
Central America is near the North Pole.
Central America is near the South Pole.
Central America is near the equator.
Central America is near sea level.
39. What phase of the moon will come next
in the sequence shown above?
A
B
C
D
39. What phase of the moon will come next
in the sequence shown above?
A
B
C
D
40. Why is a new moon difficult to see in
the night sky?
A
B
C
D
It is invisible.
It is hidden behind Mercury.
It is in the Earth’s shadow.
The side of the moon that is not lighted
by the Sun faces the Earth
40. Why is a new moon difficult to see in
the night sky?
A
B
C
D
It is invisible.
It is hidden behind Mercury.
It is in the Earth’s shadow.
The side of the moon that is not lighted
by the Sun faces the Earth
41. Which picture shows a first quarter
moon?
A
B
C
D
1
2
3
4
41. Which picture shows a first quarter
moon?
A
B
C
D
1
2
3
4
42. The motion of the ocean caused by the
pull of gravity from the moon is called—
A
B
C
D
currents
surf
tides
waves
42. The motion of the ocean caused by the
pull of gravity from the moon is called—
A
B
C
D
currents
surf
tides
waves
43. When it is summer in the United States, it is
winter in Brazil. What causes the Northern and
Southern hemispheres of the Earth to
experience seasons at different times?
A
B
C
D
The Earth tilts on its axis.
There is more sunlight at the equator.
There are more winds north of the equator.
It takes the Earth about 365 days to orbit the sun.
43. When it is summer in the United States, it is
winter in Brazil. What causes the Northern and
Southern hemispheres of the Earth to
experience seasons at different times?
A
B
C
D
The Earth tilts on its axis.
There is more sunlight at the equator.
There are more winds north of the equator.
It takes the Earth about 365 days to orbit the sun.
44. The lunar cycle is completed in about a
month because –
A
B
C
D
the moon rotates once on its axis in a
month
Earth revolves once around the sun in a
month
the sun makes one full orbit in a month
the moon revolves once around the
Earth
44. The lunar cycle is completed in about a
month because –
A
B
C
D
the moon rotates once on its axis in a
month
Earth revolves once around the sun in a
month
the sun makes one full orbit in a month
the moon revolves once around the
Earth
45. In what direction does the Earth always
tilt?
A
B
C
D
Towards the North Pole
Towards the South Pole
Towards the North Star
Towards the South Star
45. In what direction does the Earth always
tilt?
A
B
C
D
Towards the North Pole
Towards the South Pole
Towards the North Star
Towards the South Star
46. If it is summer in the southern
hemisphere, what season is it in the
Northern Hemisphere?
A
B
C
D
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
46. If it is summer in the southern
hemisphere, what season is it in the
Northern Hemisphere?
A
B
C
D
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
47. Scientists might look for patterns in all
of the following EXCEPT—
A
B
C
D
high and low tides
the life cycle of a beetle
the weather on a single day
the phases of the moon
47. Scientists might look for patterns in all
of the following EXCEPT—
A
B
C
D
high and low tides
the life cycle of a beetle
the weather on a single day
the phases of the moon
48. As the moon revolves around the
Earth, different phases are visible. The
pattern of phases is called—
A
B
C
D
the stages of the moon
the lunar cycle
the life cycle of the moon
the changes to the moon
48. As the moon revolves around the
Earth, different phases are visible. The
pattern of phases is called—
A
B
C
D
the stages of the moon
the lunar cycle
the life cycle of the moon
the changes to the moon
49. The time between today’s sunrise and
tomorrow’s sunrise would be about—
A
B
C
D
29 days
365 days
12 hours
24 hours
49. The time between today’s sunrise and
tomorrow’s sunrise would be about—
A
B
C
D
29 days
365 days
12 hours
24 hours
50. A mother purchased a heavy jacket for her son on a
100°F August day. She made the purchase because she
knows that—
A
B
C
D
Texas weather is unpredictable and very cold
temperatures are common all year round
seasons change at about the same time each year
and the temperature becomes colder during winter
seasons change every month or so and the
temperature becomes colder during winter
seasons change on exactly the same day every other
year and winter temperatures are colder
50. A mother purchased a heavy jacket for her son on a
100°F August day. She made the purchase because she
knows that—
A
B
C
D
Texas weather is unpredictable and very cold
temperatures are common all year round
seasons change at about the same time each year
and the temperature becomes colder during winter
seasons change every month or so and the
temperature becomes colder during winter
seasons change on exactly the same day every other
year and winter temperatures are colder
?
Day 1
Day 4
Day 7
Day 10
Day 13
51. A student has been observing the moon every three
days. On the seventh day, the moon could not been
seen because of clouds. Which of these shows what the
moon probably looked like on that day?
A
C
B
D
?
Day 1
Day 4
Day 7
Day 10
Day 13
51. A student has been observing the moon every three
days. On the seventh day, the moon could not been
seen because of clouds. Which of these shows what the
moon probably looked like on that day?
A
C
B
D
52. How would you order the pictures
below to show the correct seasonal
sequence?
S: fall
A. S, T, U, V
B. T, V, U, S
C. V, S, T, U
D. T, V, S, U
T: winter
U: summer
V: spring
MS ?’s
52. How would you order the pictures
below to show the correct seasonal
sequence?
S: fall
A. S, T, U, V
B. T, V, U, S
C. V, S, T, U
D. T, V, S, U
T: winter
U: summer
V: spring
53. Earth experiences seasonal changes
because of its orbit around the sun, which
is also known as a –
A. revolution
B. precipitation
C. rotation
D. condensation
53. Earth experiences seasonal changes
because of its orbit around the sun, which
is also known as a –
A. revolution
B. precipitation
C. rotation
D. condensation
54. Students notice it is fairly easy to predict the
time of day from the sun and a shadow cast on
the ground since the length of a shadow
changes throughout the day. The length of a
shadow that is cast is comparative to the sun’s –
A. height and angle as it appears to move across
the sky
B. length and height as it moves across the sky
C. revolution as it orbits around the Earth
D. rotation as it appears to spin on its axis
54. Students notice it is fairly easy to predict the
time of day from the sun and a shadow cast on
the ground since the length of a shadow
changes throughout the day. The length of a
shadow that is cast is comparative to the sun’s –
A. height and angle as it appears to move across
the sky
B. length and height as it moves across the sky
C. revolution as it orbits around the Earth
D. rotation as it appears to spin on its axis
55. Scientists use a variety of tools and
methods to conduct scientific inquiry.
Which of the following tools would be
helpful in studying the patterns of change
in the appearance of the moon over time?
A. Telescope
B. Thermometer
C. Microscope
D. Timer
55. Scientists use a variety of tools and
methods to conduct scientific inquiry.
Which of the following tools would be
helpful in studying the patterns of change
in the appearance of the moon over time?
A. Telescope
B. Thermometer
C. Microscope
D. Timer
56. Every day, rising and falling of ocean
water is caused by the pull of gravity from
the moon and sun, affecting the movement
of water across the ocean. Which pattern
of change below is the daily rise and fall of
the ocean level?
A. tides
B. moon phases
C. seasons
D. shadows
56. Every day, rising and falling of ocean
water is caused by the pull of gravity from
the moon and sun, affecting the movement
of water across the ocean. Which pattern
of change below is the daily rise and fall of
the ocean level?
A. tides
B. moon phases
C. seasons
D. shadows
57. The revolution of the moon around the
Earth makes the moon appear to change
its shape in the sky. The changing shape
of the lit part of the moon that we see is
called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Crescent
Position
Phase
State
57. The revolution of the moon around the
Earth makes the moon appear to change
its shape in the sky. The changing shape
of the lit part of the moon that we see is
called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Crescent
Position
Phase
State
58. If a picture was added for the next
phase, it can be predicted that the visible
light seen would –
A. increase
B. decrease
C. expand
D. disappear
58. If a picture was added for the next
phase, it can be predicted that the visible
light seen would –
A. increase
B. decrease
C. expand
D. disappear
58. On a bright, sunny day, which time of
day can be predicted to create the shortest
shadows?
A. 9:00 a.m.
B. 12:00 p.m.
C. 3:00 p.m.
D. 12:00 a.m.
58. On a bright, sunny day, which time of
day can be predicted to create the shortest
shadows?
A. 9:00 a.m.
B. 12:00 p.m.
C. 3:00 p.m.
D. 12:00 a.m.
“Earth’s axis is not straight up and down, but
tilted. This tilt and Earth’s revolution cause us
to experience changes in the amount of sunlight
we receive each day.”
59. Which natural occurrence is the statement
explaining?
A. moon phases
B. tides
C. seasons
D. constellations
“Earth’s axis is not straight up and down, but
tilted. This tilt and Earth’s revolution cause us
to experience changes in the amount of sunlight
we receive each day.”
59. Which natural occurrence is the statement
explaining?
A. moon phases
B. tides
C. seasons
D. constellations
60. Which statement correctly gives a
logical reason why the moon appears
to change shape over the 30-day
period?
A. Only the lit part of the moon facing
Earth can be seen as the moon orbits
Earth.
B. The moon travels between Earth and
the sun every 30 days.
C. Earth’s axis is tilted, making the moon
appear to change as Earth revolves.
D. Only the lit part of the moon is the part
the sun shines on each day.
60. Which statement correctly gives a
logical reason why the moon appears
to change shape over the 30-day
period?
A. Only the lit part of the moon facing
Earth can be seen as the moon orbits
Earth.
B. The moon travels between Earth and
the sun every 30 days.
C. Earth’s axis is tilted, making the moon
appear to change as Earth revolves.
D. Only the lit part of the moon is the part
the sun shines on each day.
61. What is the cause of the water levels
rising and falling during the tide cycle?
A. rotation of the Earth
B. gravity from the moon and sun
C. evaporation of water
D. wind blowing the water
61. What is the cause of the water levels
rising and falling during the tide cycle?
A. rotation of the Earth
B. gravity from the moon and sun
C. evaporation of water
D. wind blowing the water
62. Evaluate the scientific observations below.
Which is NOT an example of empirical
evidence?
A. The shadows were 10 meters long at 4:00 p.m.
B. High tide occurred at 3:00 p.m.
C. There was a full moon on August 13
D. The first day of fall had very cool temperatures
62. Evaluate the scientific observations below.
Which is NOT an example of empirical
evidence?
A. The shadows were 10 meters long at 4:00 p.m.
B. High tide occurred at 3:00 p.m.
C. There was a full moon on August 13
D. The first day of fall had very cool temperatures
**Even if you didn’t know what “empirical” meant –
you can tell that A, B, & C all had specific data while
D had very general, nonspecific data
63. Students constructed a saltwater
model to study ocean tides. Which tool
should the students use when
demonstrating how the model works?
A. spring scale
B. microscope
C. safety goggles
D. fire extinguisher
63. Students constructed a saltwater
model to study ocean tides. Which tool
should the students use when
demonstrating how the model works?
A. spring scale
B. microscope
C. safety goggles
D. fire extinguisher
64. It is sunset. What compass direction
must the person face to view his shadow?
A. north
B. south
C. east
D. west
64. It is sunset. What compass direction must
the person face to view his shadow?
A. north
B. south
C. east
D. west
**Your shadow will fall on the opposite direction that
the sun is hitting you. Sunset = sun will be on the
WEST. So, the opposite of west is east – you would
have to look at the EAST to see your shadow**