SSA Prep E.5.4 - Earth

The Earth's rotation on its axis causes _________.

• seasons

• day and night

The Earth's revolution around the Sun causes _________

• seasons

• day and night

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis one time?

• 24 hours or 1 day

• 365 days or 1 year

How long does it take for the Earth to make one revolution around the Sun?

• 24 hours or 1 day

• 365 days or 1 year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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The Earth is tilted on its ________.

• equator

• axis

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Why does it look like stars move across the night sky?

• The Earth rotates on its axis.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• The Sun revolves around the Earth.

Why does it look like the Sun rises and sets each day?

• The Earth rotates on its axis.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• The Sun revolves around the Earth.

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Why do we see different phases of the moon throughout the month?

• The moon revolves around the Earth.

• The Earth revolves around the moon.

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Patterns of stars (constellations) in the sky stay the same.

• True

• False

Why do we see different patterns of stars during different seasons?

• The Earth rotates on its axis.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

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