Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Earth's Rotation and Shadows

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Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Earth's spinning motion called?

Back

Rotation

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

At what time of day is the sun highest in the sky?

Back

12:00 p.m. (noon)

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to rise?

Back

In the East

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Shadows are longer when the sun is _____________ in the sky.

Back

Lower

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The sun appears to rise in the east and set in the __________.

Back

west

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the path Earth takes around the sun?

Back

Revolution

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

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