A. The moon B. The sun C. Jupiter D. Earth A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4. Sky Science Unit Review Konrad. Here is a selection of PAT style questions.

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1 Sky Science Unit Review Konrad Here is a selection of PAT style questions. Use the following information to answer the next question The source of light that allows astronimors to see Jupitor through the telescope is A. The moon B. The sun C. Jupiter D. Earth 3. Consider the diagram to the right. A solar eclipse would most likely be modeled when the marble is in position A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

2 4. Which of the following sequences best represents the phases of the moon as seen from Earth over the course of a month? 5. From a particular location on Earth, the constellation Orion appears to be in a different position in the sky at 7 p.m., 11 p.m., and 3 a.m. This change in position is due to A. the constellation revolving through space B. the constellation rotating around the sun C. Earth revolving around the sun D. Earth rotating on its axis 6. Which of the following planets is larger than Earth? A. Mercury B. Neptune C. Venus D. Mars Use the following information to answer the next question 7. Based on the information in the table above, the best prediction of the number of daylight hours that location 3 would have on February 21 is approximately A. 17 h B. 15 h C. 10 h D. 8 h

3 8. Consider the image and information to the right. Which of the following rows shows the position of the Big Dipper at midnight in the March, June, and September night sky? The Position of the big Dipper Changes throughout the year. It s position at Midnight in the December night sky is shown below. Use the following information to answer the next question 9. Which of the following rows identifies the times that replace X, Y, and Z in the chart?

4 To model the phases of the moon, a student uses a globe to represent Earth, a marble to represent the moon, and a flashlight to represent the sun. 10. In which of the models has the student positioned the marble to represent the moon in its last quarter phase, as observed from Earth? A. Model I B. Model II C. Model III D. Model IV SHORT ANSWER REVIEW SECTION Sun, Stars, and Light 1. What is a solar eclipse? 2. What are constellations?

5 3. Name one constellation: 4. At night the object most visible in the sky is: 5. Do the stars move? Then why does it look like they do? 8. One star that is especially important is: Planets 1. What planet is closest to the sun? 2. Which planets are the outer planets? 3. What is one interesting fact about any planet in the solar system? 4. Match each of the planets with the description that best fits. Put the letters beside the right planet. a) cold, small, rocky, used to be a planet. Saturn b) Polar ice caps, red planet, largest canyon. Uranus c) Because it has no atmosphere, it is bombarded by meteors and comets. Venus d) Spectacular ring system. Mercury e) gas giant with raging storms. Pluto f) dense atmosphere of carbon dioxide and very little surface activity. Mars g) has a twin that is almost the same in appearance and composition. Jupiter Our Moon 1. Is the moon light emitting? Why can we see it? 2. What is a lunar eclipse? How does it occur?

6 Space and our Planet 1. What is the tilt of the earth s axis (in degrees)? 2. What is the name of the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere? 3. During which season do the sun s rays hit the earth at the most direct angle? 4. In the space below, draw a diagram to show how the earth is titled during the month of December (make sure to mark the sun, the tilt of the earth, and the N and S poles) 5. Fill in the blanks on the following pyramid and draw a picture of what the object is in the pyramid space. CONCEPT SUMMARY and Review Guide for your Notes For the upcoming PAT test be sure to know: 1) Bodies in space which reflect light. 2) Bodies in space which are sources of light, (emit). 3) How and why stars appear to move. 4) Names of different constellations. 5) How long it takes the moon to complete its 8 phases. 6) What are the phases of the moon? Know the order and why they appear as they do. 7) Which bodies in space have orbits and how do they orbit? 8) How is the brightness of stars measured? 9) What is a satellite? (Two kinds) 10) Facts about the moon. 11) What are the 2 types of eclipses? How do these occur? 12) How/Why do shadows change length and direction? 13) Facts about the Planet you studied. *** Be sure to read over ALL your notes, study your diagrams and review all assignments. ***