5th Grade Science

Front

What direction does the sun rise and set?

Back

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Front

At what time of day is a shadow the shortest?

Back

A shadow is the shortest at noon.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun is low in the sky?

Back

When the sun is low in the sky, the shadows are long.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What would happen if Earth spun faster on its axis?

Back

If Earth spun faster on its axis, a day would be shorter than 24 hours.

Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth on its axis?

Back

Earth rotates on its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the relationship between the position of the sun and the length of shadows?

Back

The position of the sun affects the length of shadows; they are shortest when the sun is directly overhead.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

Why do shadows change length throughout the day?

Back

Shadows change length due to the changing position of the sun in the sky as the Earth rotates.

Front

What is the significance of noon in relation to shadows?

Back

At noon, the sun is at its highest point in the sky, resulting in the shortest shadows.

Front

How does the rotation of Earth affect day and night?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis causes day and night; as one side faces the sun, it experiences daylight, while the opposite side is in darkness.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on time zones?

Back

Earth's rotation leads to the establishment of time zones, as different areas of the planet experience daylight and darkness at different times.