Patterns on Earth caused by the Sun, Earth, and Moon System

What causes shadows? 

• An object blocking the light source
• The water cycle
• An object letting the light source through
• The moon

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Where does the sun rise? 

• North
• South
• East
• West

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Where does the sun set? 

• North 
• South
• East
• West

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How long does it take for Earth to Rotate on its axis?

• 365 days

• 24 hours

• 12 hours

• 1 year

At which location of the sun would the shadow of the light pole be the longest?

• A  at 11 a.m
• B at noon
• C at 2 p.m.
• D at 6 p.m. 

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At which location of the sun would the shadow of the lamp post be the shortest?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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A shadow is the longest ________ .

• at midday
• in the morning
• in the evening
• in the morning and the evening

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Which movement of Earth causes day and night?

• rotation
• revolution

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Why do globes lean sideways?

• To allow them to spin easier.
• To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.
• To demonstrate the effects of gravity.
• To demonstrate day and night.

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• It is summer.
• It is spring.
• It is winter.
• It is fall.

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