Earths rotation

Earths rotation

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Science

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the action of Earth turning or spinning on its axis?

Back

Rotation

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we call the dark area that forms when an object blocks light?

Back

Shadow

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What term describes the action of leaning, inclining, or slanting?

Back

Tilt

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the time when the sun rises above the horizon in the east?

Back

Sunrise

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we call the time when the sun appears to fall below the horizon in the west?

Back

Sunset

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation?

Back

24 hours or 1 day

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the imaginary line that Earth rotates around called?

Back

Axis

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