12/12 (Th) Unit 8/9 Earth and Space Practice

Front

What happens to the length of a shadow from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. on a sunny day?

Back

The length of the shadow will increase.

Front

What does a model of Earth that spins on its axis demonstrate?

Back

The cycle of day and night.

Front

What cycle is a direct result of Earth’s rotation?

Back

Day and night.

Front

How does water change state in the water cycle to move from the ocean to the air?

Back

Liquid water that is heated by the sun becomes a gas and rises.

Front

Why does the sun appear to move across the sky during the day?

Back

The Earth is rotating on its axis.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

Back

The sun heats water, causing it to evaporate into the air.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth and how does it affect seasons?

Back

The Earth is tilted at 23.5 degrees, which affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received in different seasons.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process by which liquid water turns into water vapor (gas).