5.8C Science STAAR

Front

Day and night on Earth are caused by Earth's

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rotation

Front

It takes ________ hours for Earth to complete one rotation.

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24

Front

It takes __________ days for Earth to complete one revolution.

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365

Front

People in the shaded area of Earth are experiencing ______________.

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night

Front

Earth's _________________ makes it appear that the sun moves across the sky.

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rotation

Front

Which of these best explains why the sun appears to move across the sky each day? Lunar cycle, Earth's rotation on its axis, Earth's revolution around the sun, The position of the Moon around the Earth

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Earth's rotation on its axis

Front

A student builds a model of the solar system that includes a sphere representing Earth. The sphere turns in a full circle on its axis. By using a model of Earth that spins on its axis, the student can best demonstrate-

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the cycle of day and night

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

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The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day

Front

Which of these cycles is a direct result of Earth's rotation? Options: Day and night, Moon phases, Rainfall and evaporation, Seasons

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Day and night

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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?

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East