Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

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Science

3rd - 5th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the time of day when shadows are shortest?

Back

Noon.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the sun to appear to move across the sky?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the reason for the existence of time zones?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What phenomenon provides evidence against the geocentric model of the universe?

Back

Stellar parallax.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one orbit around the sun?

Back

365.25 days.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the sun?

Back

Elliptical.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the tilt of Earth's axis, and how does it affect seasons?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees; it causes seasonal changes.

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