Solar Practice Lesson 2 Check: Day & Night

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

The Earth's axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

Front

What does a lamp represent in a model of day and night?

Back

In a model, a lamp represents the Sun.

Front

What happens on the side of the Earth facing the Sun?

Back

It is daytime on that side.

Front

What happens on the side of the Earth facing away from the Sun?

Back

It is nighttime on that side.

Front

Why is the sky dark at night?

Back

The sky is dark at night because the Sun is on the other side of the Earth.

Front

What is the role of the Sun in the day and night cycle?

Back

The Sun provides light and warmth, creating daytime when it is visible.

Front

What is the role of the Earth in the day and night cycle?

Back

The Earth rotates on its axis, causing different parts to face the Sun and experience day or night.

Front

What is a globe?

Back

A globe is a spherical model of the Earth that shows land, water, and geographical features.

Front

What does the term 'rotation' mean?

Back

Rotation refers to the spinning of the Earth on its axis.