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Space Boot Camp
5.8C:
Demonstrate that the Earth rotates on its axis once approximately every 24 hours causing the day/night cycle and the apparent movement of the sun across the sky.
2013 STAAR #5; Readiness
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Rotation of
Earth
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1. Which of these cycles is a direct result of Earth’s rotation?
A. Day and night
B. Moon phases
C. Rainfall and evaporation
D. Seasons
2013 STAAR #5; Readiness
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Rotation of
Earth
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1. Which of these cycles is a direct result of Earth’s rotation?
A. Day and night
B. Moon phases
C. Rainfall and evaporation
D. Seasons
2013 STAAR #32, Readiness
2. On which side of a house in Texas should a window be placed so that the people in side the house can see the sunrise each day through the window?
F. north
G. south
H. east
J. West
2013 STAAR #32, Readiness
2. On which side of a house in Texas should a window be placed so that the people in side the house can see the sunrise each day through the window?
F. north
G. south
H. east
J. West
2006 TAKS, #25 (64%)
3. Which of these causes day and night?
A Earth orbiting the sun
B The moon orbiting Earth
C Earth rotating on its axis
D The moon blocking sunlight
2006 TAKS, #25 (64%)
3. Which of these causes day and night?
A Earth orbiting the sun
B The moon orbiting Earth
C Earth rotating on its axis
D The moon blocking sunlight
4. How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis seven times?
A One day
B One week
C One month
D One year
4. How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis seven times?
A One day
B One week
C One month
D One year
5. Which of the following statements
BEST explains why stars appear to move across Earth’s sky each night?
A Earth rotates on its axis.
B The stars orbit each other.
C Earth revolves around the sun.
D The stars rotate with the moon.
5. Which of the following statements
BEST explains why stars appear to move across Earth’s sky each night?
A Earth rotates on its axis.
B The stars orbit each other.
C Earth revolves around the sun.
D The stars rotate with the moon.
6. Which of the following statements
BEST explains why the sun appears to move across Earth’s sky from east to west each day?
A Earth rotates on its axis.
B The sun orbits the Earth.
C Earth revolves around the sun.
D The sun rotates with the moon.
6. Which of the following statements
BEST explains why the sun appears to move across Earth’s sky from east to west each day?
A Earth rotates on its axis.
B The sun orbits the Earth.
C Earth revolves around the sun.
D The sun rotates with the moon.
7. Earth’s rotation causes—
A the seasons
B the phases of the moon
C the formation of clouds
D the passage of day and night
7. Earth’s rotation causes—
A the seasons
B the phases of the moon
C the formation of clouds
D the passage of day and night
8. Which of the following happens once every 24 hours?
A The Earth makes one complete rotation around the sun
B The moon makes one complete orbit around the Earth.
C The Earth makes one complete rotation on its axis.
D The moon makes one complete rotation on its axis.
8. Which of the following happens once every 24 hours?
A The Earth makes one complete rotation around the sun
B The moon makes one complete orbit around the Earth.
C The Earth makes one complete rotation on its axis.
D The moon makes one complete rotation on its axis.
9. Which of the following occurs on a daily basis?
A The Earth rotates once on its axis.
B The moon rotates around one time.
C The Earth revolves once around the sun.
D The moon revolves once around the
Earth.
9. Which of the following occurs on a daily basis?
A The Earth rotates once on its axis.
B The moon rotates around one time.
C The Earth revolves once around the sun.
D The moon revolves once around the
Earth.
10. Which drawing below would best represent the flagpole’s shadow at 5:00 p.m.?
A C
B D
10. Which drawing below would best represent the flagpole’s shadow at 5:00 p.m.?
A C
B D
11. The Sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west every day. This happens because —
A Earth rotates on its axis
B the Sun revolves around Earth
C Earth revolves around the Sun
D the Sun rotates on its axis
11. The Sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west every day. This happens because —
A Earth rotates on its axis
B the Sun revolves around Earth
C Earth revolves around the Sun
D the Sun rotates on its axis
12. What motion causes day and night?
A The revolution of the Earth
B The revolution of the moon
C The rotation of the Earth
D The rotation of the moon
12. What motion causes day and night?
A The revolution of the Earth
B The revolution of the moon
C The rotation of the Earth
D The rotation of the moon
13. Which of the following describes the motion of the Earth shown in the picture above?
A Vibrating
B Rotating
C Revolving
D Falling
13. Which of the following describes the motion of the Earth shown in the picture above?
A Vibrating
B Rotating
C Revolving
D Falling
14. About how long does it take Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis?
A One day
B One week
C One month
D One year
14. About how long does it take Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis?
A One day
B One week
C One month
D One year
15. How many complete days does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun one time?
A 7
B 24
C 365
D 1,000
15. How many complete days does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun one time?
A 7
B 24
C 365
D 1,000
16. If it takes the Earth one day to make a complete rotation on its axis, how long does it take to orbit the sun?
A One week
B One month
C One year
D One decade
16. If it takes the Earth one day to make a complete rotation on its axis, how long does it take to orbit the sun?
A One week
B One month
C One year
D One decade
A
B
C
D
17. The picture above shows a satellite view of Earth from directly above the North Pole during the summer.
What time of day would it be in Alaska?
noon midnight
10 a.m.
3 p.m.
A
B
C
D
17. The picture above shows a satellite view of Earth from directly above the North Pole during the summer.
What time of day would it be in Alaska?
noon midnight
10 a.m.
3 p.m.
18. Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the sun. Which of these is the length of Earth’s rotation?
A 1 month
B 7 days
C 24 hours
D 365 days
18. Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the sun. Which of these is the length of Earth’s rotation?
A 1 month
B 7 days
C 24 hours
D 365 days
McKinney
Rome, Italy
19. Is it day or night in McKinney? Why?
McKinney
Rome, Italy
19. It is night in McKinney because Rome,
Italy, is facing the sun and we’re on the opposite side of Earth. When one part of the world is lit by the sun, the other half is dark.
Rome, Italy
20. Is it day or night in Rome, Italy? Why?
Rome, Italy
20. It is day in Rome, Italy, because the Earth is facing the sun on that side.
21. In what direction does the sun appear to move?
21. The sun is moving East to West
22. Is the sun really moving across the sky? Why does it appear to move?
22. No, the sun isn’t moving across the sky. The Earth is really rotating on it’s axis – the sun doesn’t move – Earth does!
23. In what part of the sky does sunrise & sunset occur?
23. Sunrise – East
Sunset – West
“The sun rises in the east and sets in the west”
24. What causes tides on Earth?
24. The gravitational pull between the moon and sun causes tides.
25. Tides on the Texas coast usually occur twice —
A daily
B weekly
C monthly
D yearly
25. Tides on the Texas coast usually occur twice —
A daily
B weekly
C monthly
D yearly
26. This model can be used to show how the moon moves around Earth. This model also shows all of the following EXCEPT —
A the amount of light Earth reflects
B the land areas of Earth and the moon
C how the moon makes a revolution
D how Earth and the moon compare in size
26. This model can be used to show how the moon moves around Earth. This model also shows all of the following EXCEPT —
A the amount of light Earth reflects
B the land areas of Earth and the moon
C how the moon makes a revolution
D how Earth and the moon compare in size
27. What is the Earth’s only natural satellite called?
A The sun
B The moon
C Mercury
D Asteroids
27. What is the Earth’s only natural satellite called?
A The sun
B The moon
C Mercury
D Asteroids
28. What force keeps the distance between the Earth and the moon constant?
A Thrust
B Friction
C Gravity
D Acceleration
28. What force keeps the distance between the Earth and the moon constant?
A Thrust
B Friction
C Gravity
D Acceleration
29. Many events on Earth occur in cycles.
Which of the following occurs about once every 28 days during the lunar cycle?
A The seasons
B A new moon
C Day and night
D High tides
29. Many events on Earth occur in cycles.
Which of the following occurs about once every 28 days during the lunar cycle?
A The seasons
B A new moon
C Day and night
D High tides
Start of MS questions
30. The Sun appears to change position or move across the sky during daylight hours.
Which of the following causes the shadow to form in the picture above?
A.
Earth’s rotation
B.Earth's revolution
C.
Sun’s revolution
D.
Earth’s orbit
30. The Sun appears to change position or move across the sky during daylight hours.
Which of the following causes the shadow to form in the picture above?
A.
Earth’s rotation
B.Earth's revolution
C.
Sun’s revolution
D.
Earth’s orbit
31. Approximately what time of day is it in the picture above? Pay close attention to the compass.
A. 12:00 p.m.
B. 8:00 a.m.
C. 4:00 p.m.
D. 12:00 a.m.
31. Approximately what time of day is it in the picture above?
A.12:00 p.m.
B.8:00 a.m.
C.4:00 p.m.
D.12:00 a.m.
**Since the sun is on the West according to the compass – time would be in the afternoon**
31.
Earth’s rotation on its axis approximately once every 24 hours, causing the day/night cycle and –
A. The moon phases
B. The orbiting of Earth around the Sun
C.
The Sun’s apparent movement across the sky
D. The four seasons
31.
Earth’s rotation on its axis approximately once every 24 hours, causing the day/night cycle and –
A. The moon phases
B. The orbiting of Earth around the Sun
C.
The Sun’s apparent movement across the sky
D. The four seasons
32. Which of the following would be the best example to explain Earth’s rotation?
A. Merry-go-round
B. Funnel
C. Doorknob
D. Swing
32. Which of the following would be the best example to explain Earth’s rotation?
A. Merry-go-round
B. Funnel
C. Doorknob
D. Swing
33.In what direction does the sun appear to move across the sky?
A. West to east
B. North to south
C. East to west
D. South to north
33.In what direction does the sun appear to move across the sky?
A. West to east
B. North to south
C. East to west
D. South to north
34.Many cultures have different methods of telling what time of day it is. Which of the following is an ancient tool invented to determine the time of day?
A. Watch
B. Clock
C. Sundial
D. Compass
34.Many cultures have different methods of telling what time of day it is. Which of the following is an ancient tool invented to determine the time of day?
A. Watch
B. Clock
C. Sundial
D. Compass
35. Earth’s rotation causes the day and night cycle. It also causes –
A. The sun to appear to move
B. The sun to remain in orbit
C. The sun to orbit Earth
D. Earth to orbit the sun
35. Earth’s rotation causes the day and night cycle. It also causes –
A. The sun to appear to move
B. The sun to remain in orbit
C. The sun to orbit Earth
D. Earth to orbit the sun
36.
A person standing in Alabama notices the sun is rising. At the same moment, a person in Japan sees that the sun has just set. Which statement correctly describes how it can be sunrise and sunset at the same moment?
A.
The sun’s rotation around Earth enables part of Earth to have sunlight while the other part is in darkness
B. The sun has moved from one location to the other during the course of a day.
C.
Earth’s rotation on its axis enables part of Earth to have sunlight while the other part is in darkness
D. Earth has circled around the sun during the course of a day.
36.
A person standing in Alabama notices the sun is rising. At the same moment, a person in Japan sees that the sun has just set. Which statement correctly describes how it can be sunrise and sunset at the same moment?
A.
The sun’s rotation around Earth enables part of Earth to have sunlight while the other part is in darkness
B. The sun has moved from one location to the other during the course of a day.
C.
Earth’s rotation on its axis enables part of Earth to have sunlight while the other part is in darkness
D. Earth has circled around the sun during the course of a day.
37. Which statement correctly describes the sun’s apparent movement across the sky?
A. As Earth spins on its axis, it makes the sun appear to move across the sky.
B. As the sun spins around Earth, it moves across the sky.
C. Earth rotates around the sun every 24 hours, making the sun appear to move across the sky.
D. The sun rotates around Earth every 12 hours, making the sun appear to move across the sky.
37. Which statement correctly describes the sun’s apparent movement across the sky?
A. As Earth spins on its axis, it makes the sun appear to move across the sky.
B. As the sun spins around Earth, it moves across the sky.
C. Earth rotates around the sun every 24 hours, making the sun appear to move across the sky.
D. The sun rotates around Earth every 12 hours, making the sun appear to move across the sky.
40. A student looked outside and observed the sun in the western sky.
Which of the following times could it be?
A. Sunrise
B. Sunset
C. Noon
D. Midnight
40. A student looked outside and observed the sun in the western sky.
Which of the following times could it be?
A. Sunrise
B. Sunset
C. Noon
D. Midnight
41. Where is the sun in this picture?
A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West
41. Where is the sun in this picture?
A. North
B. South
C. East
D. West ** because the shadow is on the opposite side of the pole (shadow is on the east)
41. About what time of day could this picture be taken?
A. Noon
B. Midnight
C. 9 a.m.
D. 9 p.m.
41. About what time of day could this picture be taken?
A. Noon
B. Midnight
C. 9 a.m.
D. 9 p.m.
42.
Models are not perfect, but models have been used for many years by scientists to help explain ideas.
Scientists use models to understand the vast world in which we live. Why would a physical model demonstrating Earth’s rotation be considered less than perfect?
A. Models are an exact copy of the object or idea they represent.
B. Models have limitations in representing the object or idea.
C. Models are identical to the object or idea they represent.
D. Models match the object or idea they represent exactly.
42.
Models are not perfect, but models have been used for many years by scientists to help explain ideas.
Scientists use models to understand the vast world in which we live. Why would a physical model demonstrating Earth’s rotation be considered less than perfect?
A. Models are an exact copy of the object or idea they represent.
B. Models have limitations in representing the object or idea.
C. Models are identical to the object or idea they represent.
D. Models match the object or idea they represent exactly.
43.Astronomers are scientists who study the universe. To an astronomer, the word “rotate” means –
A. Orbit around another object
B. Move in opposite directions
C. Spin around an axis
D. Revolve around another object
43.Astronomers are scientists who study the universe. To an astronomer, the word “rotate” means –
A. Orbit around another object
B. Move in opposite directions
C. Spin around an axis
D. Revolve around another object
43. Many cultures believed the sun traveled around
Earth. In the 1500s a man named Copernicus proposed that Earth traveled around the sun. A scientist named Galileo found evidence to support
Copernicus’ idea. Earth revolves around the sun, but it also makes a complete rotation. How long does it take Earth to make on complete rotation on its axis?
A. 365 days
B. 1 day
C. 1 month
D. 1 week
43. Many cultures believed the sun traveled around
Earth. In the 1500s a man named Copernicus proposed that Earth traveled around the sun. A scientist named Galileo found evidence to support
Copernicus’ idea. Earth revolves around the sun, but it also makes a complete rotation. How long does it take Earth to make on complete rotation on its axis?
A. 365 days
B. 1 day
C. 1 month
D. 1 week
B
West
A
C
East
D
44.Which of the following shows where the sun’s position should be at 12:00 p.m.?
A. Position A
B. Position B
C. Position C
D. Position D
B
West
A
C
East
D
44.Which of the following shows where the sun’s position should be at 12:00 p.m.?
A. Position A
B. Position B
C. Position C
D. Position D
B
West
A
C
East
D
44.Which of the following shows where the sun’s position should be at 8 a.m.?
A. Position A
B. Position B
C. Position C
D. Position D
B
West
A
C
East
D
44.Which of the following shows where the sun’s position should be at 8 a.m.?
A. Position A
B. Position B
C. Position C
D. Position D
45.Why does the night sky appear to move in a circular path?
A. Earth rotates on its axis once a day.
B. The night sky rotates over Earth.
C. Stars travel in a circular direction around
Earth.
D. Earth rotates on its axis once every 12 hours.
45.Why does the night sky appear to move in a circular path?
A. Earth rotates on its axis once a day.
B. The night sky rotates over Earth.
C. Stars travel in a circular direction around
Earth.
D. Earth rotates on its axis once every 12 hours.
46. In an activity, students make a large human sundial.
The sundial uses the sun to tell the approximate time of day.
How is this possible?
A. The sun moves across the sky each day because it spins around Earth.
B. The sundial measures the distance from Earth to the sun as it moves across the sky.
C. Earth moves around the sun each day, making the sun appear to move across the sky.
D. The position of the sun in the sky appears to change during the day because Earth rotates on its axis.
46. In an activity, students make a large human sundial.
The sundial uses the sun to tell the approximate time of day.
How is this possible?
A. The sun moves across the sky each day because it spins around Earth.
B. The sundial measures the distance from Earth to the sun as it moves across the sky.
C. Earth moves around the sun each day, making the sun appear to move across the sky.
D. The position of the sun in the sky appears to change during the day because Earth rotates on its axis.
