Earth, Sun, and Moon

Which of the following best describes what a Shadow is?

• When an object blocks light and creates a dark silhouette of the shape

• When an object allows light and creates a detailed reflection of the shape.

• When an object allows some light through and you can see some details but not all

• None of the answers.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about shadows?

• Shadow size and shape can change throughout the day

• Shadows stay the same size and shape throughout the day.

• Shadows ONLY form at night time.

• You CANNOT see your shadow during the day

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Based on this picture and what you know about shadows, what time would the shadow be the SHORTEST?

• Noon (12 pm)

• Early Morning (6 am)

• Late afternoon (6 pm)

• Shadows do not change length.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Based on this picture and what you know about shadows, what time(s) would the shadow be the LONGEST?

• Noon (12 pm)

• Early Morning (6 am)

• Late afternoon (6 pm)

• Shadows do not change length.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

What is Rotation?

• When something spins on an axis.

• To travel in a path around another object

• None of the answers

• When you change your classrooms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does rotation cause on Earth?

• Night-time

• Day-time

• Seasons

• All of the answers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How long does a single Earth rotation take?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 12 hours

• 1 year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is Revolution (outer space)?

• To spin on an axis.

• To travel in a path around another object

• When a group of people fights against their government to overturn it.

• None of the answers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

How long does one Earth revolution around the Sun take?

• 365 days

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 635 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What does revolution cause on Earth?

• Seasons

• Nighttime

• Daytime

• All of the answers

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1