
Earth's Motion & Shadow Patterns 4th Grade TN Ready #1
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Science
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4th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the pattern of day and night on Earth?
Back
The Earth spinning on its axis.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the position of the Sun affect the length of shadows?
Back
Shadows are longer when the Sun is lower in the sky and shorter when the Sun is higher.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to a shadow as the Sun moves across the sky?
Back
The shadow changes size and location.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When is a tree's shadow the longest?
Back
When the Sun is about to go down.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the position of the Sun if a shadow is pointing directly away from it?
Back
The Sun is in the opposite direction of the shadow.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between the Sun's position and the length of shadows at midday?
Back
Shadows are shortest at midday when the Sun is at its highest position.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on shadow patterns?
Back
The Earth's rotation causes shadows to change position and length throughout the day.
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