
(R) 4.8C/ 5.8C Science STAAR (Earth's Rotation)
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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of these cycles is a direct result of Earth's rotation? (5.8C) Options: Day and night, Moon phases, Rainfall and evaporation, Seasons
Back
Day and night
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
On which side of a house in Texas should a window be placed so that the people inside the house can see the sunrise each day through the window?
Back
East
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the globe could rotate only at the rate that Earth actually rotates, about how long would each complete rotation take?
Back
24 hours
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Shadows cast by objects change throughout the day. The picture shows the shadow cast by a tree at 3 pm. Which picture shows how the tree's shadow most likely looked at 9 am?
Back
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A student draws diagrams of her house and the location of the sun in the sky. Which diagram does not correctly represent the location of the sun at the time indicated? (5.8C)
Back
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A student is looking for evidence that Earth is always rotating on its axis. Which of the following would provide the best evidence? The different amount of rain that falls each day, The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day, The presence of other planets in the night sky, The different phases of the moon in a month
Back
The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A student draws a model showing the movements of Earth, the moon, and the sun. Which arrow shows the movement that causes day and night on Earth?
Back
Arrow 4, because it shows the rotation of Earth.
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