TN READY Review ESS1.2 Earth's Observable Patterns

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What causes shadows to form?

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Shadows are formed when an object blocks light from a light source, such as the sun.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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

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As the sun rises and moves across the sky, the length of shadows changes. Shadows are longer in the morning and evening and shorter at noon.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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What is Earth's rotation?

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Earth's rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours and causes day and night.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is Earth's revolution?

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Earth's revolution is the movement of Earth around the sun, which takes about 365 days and causes the seasons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the cause of the day/night cycle?

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The day/night cycle is caused by Earth's rotation on its axis, which exposes different parts of Earth to sunlight.

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What is a model in science?

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A model is a representation of an object or system that helps to explain how it works.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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How does the position of the sun change throughout the day?

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The sun appears to move across the sky from east to west due to Earth's rotation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the significance of noon in relation to shadows?

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At noon, the sun is at its highest point in the sky, causing shadows to be the shortest.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation?

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The time it takes for Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis is one day.

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What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

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The time it takes for Earth to make one complete revolution around the sun is one year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1