Science - Patterns Over Time

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In 24 hours, Earth makes _____________ on its axis.

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a full rotation

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Which choice correctly lists the phases of the moon?

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new moon, first quarter, full moon, last quarter

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The dots in this image represent

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stars

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Which statement best describes how the shadow of the pole looked 4 hours earlier?

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shorter and facing west

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This image shows

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a constellation

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What is a rotation?

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A rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis.

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What is a revolution?

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A revolution is the movement of one object around another object.

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What causes day and night?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are the different shapes the moon appears to have from Earth, including new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter.

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What is a solar system?

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A solar system is a collection of planets and other celestial bodies that orbit a star.