Shadows & Seasons Review

The imaginary line that runs from pole to pole on the Earth.

• Orbit

• Equator

• Axis

• Rotation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The imaginary line that separates the northern part of the Earth from the southern part.

• Orbit

• Equator

• Revolution

• Rotation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The spinning of a planet, moon, or start around its axis.

• Orbit

• Equator

• Revolution

• Rotation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The movement of one object around another.

• Orbit

• Equator

• Revolution

• Rotation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The path an object follows as it revolves around another object.

• Orbit

• Equator

• Revolution

• Rotation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What causes night and day?

• the sun and moon

• the sun going up and down

• Earth's rotation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Shadows help show Earth's ___________.

• lunar cycle

• revolution

• rotation

What determines the length of the shadow an object casts?

• the angle of the moon

• the angle of the Sun

• both A and B

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

What causes Earth's four seasons (summer, fall, winter & spring)?

• the tilt of Earth's axis

• Earth's distance from the Sun

• Mother Nature

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does it take for Earth to make on revolution?

• 24 hours

• 29.5 days

• 1 day

• 365 days