Earth's Rotation

Which of the following best explains what causes the apparent motion of the Sun through the sky?

• The Sun is made of very hot gases.

• Earth rotates on an axis.

• Earth revolves around the Sun.

• The Sun is at the center of the solar system.

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Which of these cycles is a direct result of Earth's rotation?

• Day and Night

• Moon Phases

• Rainfall and evaporation

• Seasons

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A student wanted a model to demonstrate what causes day and night on Earth. The model, illustrated above, was created by placing a softball on a table in a dark room and shining a flashlight on the softball. In this model, what most likely represents the Sun?

• The softball

• The table

• The dark room

• The flashlight

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On which side of a house in Texas should a window be placed so that the people inside the house can see the sunrise each day through the window?

• North

• South

• East

• West

A student draws a model showing the movements on Earth, the moon, and the sun. Which arrow shows the movement that caused day and night on Earth?

• Arrow 1, because it shows the rotation of the sun

• Arrow 2, because it shows the orbit of Earth around the sun

• Arrow 3, because it shows the orbit of the moon around Earth

• Arrow 4, because it shows the rotation of the Earth

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Which diagram best explains why the sun appears to move across the sky each day?

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