A student created a model to demonstrate the Sun and Earth system. He used a broomstick, a baseball, and one meter of string. His model is shown below.
Refer to the information above. Â If the baseball represents the Earth, how would the student demonstrate the day / night cycle?
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Question 2
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A diagram of some lunar phases is shown.
Based on the diagram, which lunar will occur directly after X?
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Question 3
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The Sun appears to move across the sky during the day.
Which model below presents the most accurate explanation for the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky as shown above?
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Question 4
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A student makes a sundial. The student takes a picture of the sundial at 3:30Â P.M.
Based on the student's sundial, which letter is closest to the position of the sun when the picture was taken?
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Question 5
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Drag the appropriate label to the area marked 1, 2, and 3 in the Venn Diagram below.
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Sun
Moon
Earth
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Question 6
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Planets rotate on their axis. The length of time for one rotation for each of the four planets is shown in the table below.
Which of the planets listed above has a length of rotation closest to the length of one rotation of the Earth?
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Question 7
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Day and night are caused by
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Question 8
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The image shows the position of the Sun during the month of March. What time of day is most likely shown in this image?
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Question 9
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How many times does the sun appear to rise in a week?
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Question 10
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In the early 1600s, the astronomer Galileo used a telescope to make observations of Mercury and Venus. What are the positions of these planets in relation to the sun?
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Question 11
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What season will the Northern Hemisphere experience when Earth is in position C?
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Question 12
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A student collects data about four phases of the moon.
