Earth's rotation, shadows, seasons

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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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 is looking for evidence that Earth is always rotating on its axis. Which of the following would provide the best evidence?

• The different amount of rain that falls each day

• The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day

• The presence of other planets in the night sky

• The different phases of the moon in a month

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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A student builds a model of the solar system that includes a sphere representing Earth. The sphere turns in a full circle on its axis. By using a model of Earth that spins on its axis, the student can best demonstrate...

• the cycle of the four seasons

• the aging of a star

• the passing of a year

• the cycle of day and night

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

All of the following picture are like Earth’s rotation EXCEPT-

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Students used a globe and a light to demonstrate Earth’s rotation. Which answer describes what happens when earth rotates?

• One year has gone by.

• The moon has taken one month to orbit the Earth

• Seasons change.

• The Sun appears to move across the sky

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which best describes Earth’s rotation?

• 24 hours, causes changing length of shadows and day and night

• 24 hours, causes day and night and tides

• 29 ½ days, causes orbiting around the Sun and day and night

• 29 ½ days, causes Moon phases and tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The Earth spins on a tilted angle called a (an) 

• Axis
• Invert
• Revolution
• Bounce

Rotation of the earth is what causes

• The seasons
• Day and night
• The tides
• A full moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6