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Solar System 5.8C STAAR review flashcard

Solar System 5.8C STAAR review flashcard

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Science

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the solar system?

Back

The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, that are bound by gravity.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis. When one side of the Earth faces the Sun, it experiences daytime, while the opposite side experiences nighttime.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the Sun in the solar system?

Back

The Sun is the central star of the solar system and provides light and heat, which are essential for life on Earth.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

Earth's rotation is the spinning of the planet on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours to complete one full turn.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation refers to the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution refers to the movement of an object around another object, such as Earth's revolution around the Sun.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

The four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a model of the solar system?

Back

A model of the solar system is a representation that shows the positions and movements of the Sun, planets, and other celestial bodies.

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