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Science Boot Camp - Day and Night Cycle

Science Boot Camp - Day and Night Cycle

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-6, 5-ESS1-2

+2

Standards-aligned

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Wayground Content

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the sun to appear to move across the sky?

Back

The Earth rotates on its axis.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Rotation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are day and night a result of?

Back

The rotation of the Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to shadows throughout the day?

Back

Shadows change in length and direction as the sun moves.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the cycle that results from Earth's rotation?

Back

Day and night.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What time of day is it when shadows are the longest?

Back

In the morning and late afternoon.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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