Shadow Patterns and Sky Observations Worksheet
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Shadow Patterns and Sky Observations Worksheet
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Directions
- Fill in each blank carefully.
- Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
- Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
- Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. Earth's spinning on its axis is called __.
2. Which daily pattern is most closely explained by Earth's rotation?
3. Shadow length can change over the course of a __.
4. Match the observation to the likely cause: a noon shadow is shorter than a morning shadow
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5. Match the observation to the likely cause: some stars appear in one season but not another
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6. Match the observation to the likely cause: sunset happens after afternoon shadows stretch long
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7. Which tool would best help students record shadow patterns?
8. Why do repeated observations matter in Earth and space science?
9. The line between daylight and darkness repeats as Earth __.
10. Which statement is true?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. rotation
2. day and night
3. day
4. the sun appears higher in the sky
5. Earth changes position as it orbits the sun
6. the sun appears lower in the sky
7. a chart or graph
8. Repeated observations help scientists notice patterns over time
9. rotates
10. Patterns in shadows can be used as evidence for explanations.