A student makes the model shown with objects representing the Sun, Earth, and the moon to use in a class demonstration. Which action should the student do with the objects to demonstrate a complete day-night cycle of Earth?

Move the moon around Earth once

The reason why the Sun appears to move slowly across the sky is-

the rotation of the Earth on its axis

What causes a shadow?

an object blocking light falling on a surface

an instrument that shows direction and uses a small magnet

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. Which statement is true about the solar energy received when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, compared to the Southern Hemisphere?

The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is cooler.

The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is warmer.

The Northern Hemisphere receives more direct solar energy and is cooler.

The Northern Hemisphere receives more direct solar energy and is warmer.

Each Earth day is 24 hours long. Which statement explains why?

It takes Earth 24 hours to rotate once on its axis.

It takes the moon 24 hours to rotate once on its axis

It takes the moon 24 hours to complete one orbit of Earth.

It takes Earth 24 hours to complete one orbit of the sun.

Earth's Rotation/Earth, Sun, Moon

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which rotate on an axis?

Moon and Earth

Earth and Sun

Earth, Moon, and Sun

How long does it take for Earth to orbit the Sun?

24 hours

365 1/4 days

29 days

What is the Sun composed of?

rock

hot lava

burning gas

How long is the day and night cycle of Earth?

12 hours

29 days

24 hours

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which has no real surface?

the Earth

the moon

the Sun

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

One earth year is equal to-

135 days

29 days

365 days

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which statement best explains why the sun appears to move across the sky during the day?

The Earth is closest to the sun in the winter.

The Earth is revolving around the sun.

The Earth is tilted at 23.5 degrees.

The Earth is rotating on its axis.

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Earth's Rotation/Earth, Sun, Moon

32 questions

Which rotate on an axis?

How long does it take for Earth to orbit the Sun?

What is the Sun composed of?

How long is the day and night cycle of Earth?

Which has no real surface?

One earth year is equal to-

Which statement best explains why the sun appears to move across the sky during the day?

Earth continuously rotates on its axis while also moving in an orbit. About how much time does it take for Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis?

The moon is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth.

Students chose objects to model the relative sizes of Earth and the moon. Which set of objects best compares the sizes of Earth and the moon?

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