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.

Back

24

Front

It takes __________ days for Earth to complete one revolution.

Back

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

What causes shadows?

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An object blocking the light source

Front

What time of day are shadows the shortest?

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Noon

Front

True or False: The shadows are longest in the early morning and late afternoon.

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True