8.7A Day & Night Cycle

Front

What is the period of 24 hours that it takes Earth to make one complete spin on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What does X = day and Y = night indicate in a day and night cycle?

Back

X = day, Y = night

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

Which location on Earth experiences the least change in the number of daylight hours throughout the year?

Back

Equator

Front

In a diagram showing day and night, which part of Earth is experiencing night if labeled A, B, C, D?

Back

D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What phenomenon is evidenced by shadows growing longer and shorter?

Back

Earth's rotation

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What is the term for the tilt of the Earth's axis that affects seasons?

Back

Axial tilt

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth around the Sun?

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Revolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

How does the Earth's rotation affect the appearance of the Sun in the sky?

Back

It causes the Sun to rise in the east and set in the west.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

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

Back

It creates different time zones around the world.

Front

What is the significance of the equator in relation to daylight hours?

Back

It experiences relatively consistent daylight hours throughout the year.