Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

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Science

3rd - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What time of day does a long shadow to the west indicate?

Back

Morning.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes different constellations to be visible from Earth at different times of year?

Back

Earth's orbit around the sun.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What time of day does a short shadow indicate?

Back

Noon.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does the sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Earth's orbit?

Back

The path Earth takes as it moves around the sun.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

About 24 hours.

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