Science 2nd 9 Weeks Review

Front

What is the length of one day and night cycle on Earth?

Back

24 hours

Front

What causes a cloud to appear gray?

Back

It contains water.

Front

What is the main source of light that Earth faces halfway through its day and night cycle?

Back

The Sun.

Front

Which letter represents where there would be long nights?

Back

A.

Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth on its axis in 24 hours?

Back

Rotation.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.

Front

What do we call the time it takes for Earth to complete one full rotation?

Back

One day.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

It causes different seasons as Earth orbits the Sun.

Front

What is the term for the change in position of the Sun in the sky throughout the day?

Back

Sun's apparent motion.

Front

What happens to the temperature when a cloud contains rain?

Back

It usually cools down.