Moon's Position Over Time - 1st Grade Science
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Which direction word fits this record: “Moon near the houses where the Sun sets”?
Which direction word fits this record: “Moon near the houses where the Sun sets”?
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West. The Sun sets in the west, so that's the direction.
West. The Sun sets in the west, so that's the direction.
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Choose the correct conclusion from a record: 7 p.m. east and low; 9 p.m. high; 11 p.m. west and low.
Choose the correct conclusion from a record: 7 p.m. east and low; 9 p.m. high; 11 p.m. west and low.
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The Moon appeared to move east to west across the sky. The data shows movement from east to west over time.
The Moon appeared to move east to west across the sky. The data shows movement from east to west over time.
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Identify the best record format for Moon positions over a week: a dated table or a single sentence.
Identify the best record format for Moon positions over a week: a dated table or a single sentence.
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A dated table. Tables organize multiple observations by date.
A dated table. Tables organize multiple observations by date.
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Which option is a correct way to compare Moon positions on different days: same time, or random times?
Which option is a correct way to compare Moon positions on different days: same time, or random times?
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Observe at the same time each day. Same time allows fair comparison of positions.
Observe at the same time each day. Same time allows fair comparison of positions.
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What pattern describes how the Moon appears to move across the sky during one night?
What pattern describes how the Moon appears to move across the sky during one night?
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It appears to move from east to west. Earth's rotation makes the Moon appear to move.
It appears to move from east to west. Earth's rotation makes the Moon appear to move.
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What is the horizon when describing where the Moon appears in the sky?
What is the horizon when describing where the Moon appears in the sky?
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The line where the land or water seems to meet the sky. It's the imaginary line at eye level where Earth meets sky.
The line where the land or water seems to meet the sky. It's the imaginary line at eye level where Earth meets sky.
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Which word means the Moon looks far above the horizon: low or high?
Which word means the Moon looks far above the horizon: low or high?
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High. High means far up from the horizon line.
High. High means far up from the horizon line.
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What is a simple record you can use to track where the Moon appears over time?
What is a simple record you can use to track where the Moon appears over time?
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A dated observation chart or table. Dates help track changes in position over time.
A dated observation chart or table. Dates help track changes in position over time.
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Which direction is the Moon closest to when it is rising: east or west?
Which direction is the Moon closest to when it is rising: east or west?
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East. The Moon rises in the same direction as the Sun.
East. The Moon rises in the same direction as the Sun.
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Identify the better description of position: “The Moon was pretty” or “The Moon was low in the east.”
Identify the better description of position: “The Moon was pretty” or “The Moon was low in the east.”
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“The Moon was low in the east.”. Position descriptions need direction and height.
“The Moon was low in the east.”. Position descriptions need direction and height.
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Find the missing word: “At 8:00 p.m., the Moon was ___ above the horizon” (near the horizon).
Find the missing word: “At 8:00 p.m., the Moon was ___ above the horizon” (near the horizon).
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Low. Near the horizon means low position.
Low. Near the horizon means low position.
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Find the missing word: “At 10:00 p.m., the Moon was ___ above the horizon” (far above the horizon).
Find the missing word: “At 10:00 p.m., the Moon was ___ above the horizon” (far above the horizon).
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High. Far above the horizon means high position.
High. Far above the horizon means high position.
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Which direction word fits this record: “Moon near the trees where the Sun rises”?
Which direction word fits this record: “Moon near the trees where the Sun rises”?
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East. The Sun rises in the east, so that's the direction.
East. The Sun rises in the east, so that's the direction.
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Choose the best evidence: What shows Moon position changing over time, one drawing or several timed drawings?
Choose the best evidence: What shows Moon position changing over time, one drawing or several timed drawings?
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Several timed drawings (a record over time). Multiple observations show change over time.
Several timed drawings (a record over time). Multiple observations show change over time.
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What is the word for the Moon seeming to change position in the sky as time passes?
What is the word for the Moon seeming to change position in the sky as time passes?
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Apparent motion. The Moon seems to move due to Earth's rotation.
Apparent motion. The Moon seems to move due to Earth's rotation.
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