Big Idea 5

Big Idea 5

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Flashcard

Science

4th Grade

Practice Problem

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a New Moon?

Back

A New Moon is the phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How often does a New Moon occur?

Back

A New Moon occurs approximately every 29.5 days.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the Sun to appear to rise in the east and set in the west?

Back

The Sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rotation of the Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth is the spinning of the Earth around its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

The Earth revolves around the Sun in an elliptical orbit, taking about 365.25 days to complete one full revolution.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the duration of the Moon's phases?

Back

The Moon takes about one month to complete all of its phases, from New Moon to Full Moon and back.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do stars appear to move in the night sky?

Back

Stars appear to move due to the rotation of the Earth, not because they are actually moving.

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