(R) 4.8C/ 5.8C Science STAAR (Earth's Rotation)

Front

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

Back

Day and night

Front

On which side of a house in Texas should a window be placed to see the sunrise each day?

Back

East

Front

If a globe rotates at the same rate as Earth, how long does each complete rotation take?

Back

24 hours

Front

What provides the best evidence that Earth is always rotating on its axis?

Back

The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day

Front

Which arrow shows the movement that causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Arrow 4, because it shows the rotation of Earth

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---

Back

the cycle of day and night

Front

Which of the students gave a correct explanation?

Back

Student 1 only

Front

The graph shows changes in the length of the shadow of a tree during part of a day. If this day continues to be sunny, what will most likely happen to the length of the shadow from 2 pm to 4 pm?

Back

The length of the shadow will increase.