Day/Night, Shadows & Seasons

At noon, the sun appears low in the sky.

• True

• False

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

The southern hemisphere is pointing toward the sun. What season is it in the NORTHERN hemisphere?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does it take the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 60 minutes

• 24 hours

• 1 month

• 365 days

Which time of day would your shadow be the shortest shadow in South Carolina?

• 9 am

• 12 noon

• 4 pm

• 7 pm

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

For what is the Earth's tilt on its axis mainly responsible?

• The length of a complete day

• The length of its year

• The moon phases

• The seasons of Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Explain why the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere have opposite seasons. Write in complete sentences.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6