MS Unit 23 Shadows, Tides, Seasons & Moon
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- Q1The table shows some of the characteristics of the Moon as it revolves around Earth. About how long will it take the Moon to return to the New Moon phase?2 days1 day28 days20 days30s
- Q2What causes different parts of the Moon to be lit as it orbits Earth?Reflection from the Sun.Rotations around the Sun.Refraction from the Sun.Revolving around the Sun.30s
- Q3How would you order the pictures to show the correct seasonal sequence?T, V, S, UV, S, T, UT, V, U, SS, T, U, V45s
- Q4Earth experiences seasonal changes because of its tilt and orbit around the Sun, which is also known as aprecipitationrevolutioncondensationrotation45s
- Q5Students 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'slength and height as it moves across the skyheight and angle as it appears to move across the skyrotation as it appears to spin on its axisrevolution as it orbits around the earth45s
- Q6Scientists 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 appearance of the Moon over time?ThermometerMircroscopeTimerTelescope45s
- Q7Based on the tide patterns seen in the table, which time best estimates when the next low tide will occur?8:00 A.M.2:00 A.M.2:00 P.M.6:00 A.M.45s
- Q8In an activity, students observe the Moon for 30 days and record what they see. Which statement correctly gives a logical reason why the Moon appears to change shape over the 30-day period?Only the lit part of the Moon is the part the Sun shines on each day.The Moon travels between Earth and the Sun every 30 days.Earth's axis is tilted, making the Moon appear to change as Earth revolves.Only the lit part of the Moon facing Earth can be seen as the Moon orbits Earth.45s
- Q9At high tide, the water level at the beach reaches farther up the beach than at low tide. What is the cause of the water level rising and falling during the tide cycle?Evaporation of waterWind blowing the waterGravity of the Moon and SunRotation of the Earth45s
- Q10What changes occurs in the length of the shadow between the time shown and noon?The length of the shadow will get shorter.The length of the shadow will will disappear.The length of the shadow will get longer.The length of the shadow will remain the same.45s
- Q11Students create a model to show how the Sun appears to move across the sky during the day. They take all the materials outside & make sure the location receives sunlight throughout the day. Each hour they record their observations & make an X where the shadows falls. To get accurate results the model must sit in the same location & be lined up the same way hourly. The activity is repeated each month to check their markings for accuracy. What is the purpose in repeating the activity each month?To increase questionable resultsTo decrease valid resultsTo decrease accuracy of resultsTo increase reliability of results45s
- Q12Which observation below is NOT an example of empirical evidence?The shadows were 10 meters long at 4:00 P.M.There was a full Moon on August 13.The first day of fall had very cool temperatures.High tide occurred at 3:00 P.M.45s
- Q13Students construct a saltwater model to study ocean tides. Which tool should the students use when demonstrating how the model works?Spring scaleMicroscopeSafety googlesFire extinguisher45s
- Q14The picture shows a beach at sunset. What compass direction must the person face to view his shadow?EastNorthSouthWest45s