5.8C, D, 3.8D

The Earth is rotating on its axis, creating _____

• the 12 months
• the years
• the seasons
• day and night

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What direction does the sun rise?

• East

• West

• North

• South

What direction does the sunset?

• East

• West

• North

• South

Why does the sun appear to move across the sky each day?

• The Earth is spinning on its axis

• The Earth Revolving around the Sun

• The sun is moving

• The moon is moving

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The Earth, Sun, and Moon all share a similar –

• size

• temperature

• atmosphere

• shape

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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 passing of a year

• the cycle of day and night

Which of the listed characteristics describe both EARTH AND MOON?

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Which of the following describes both the Sun and Earth?

• It has an atmopshere

• It is composed of gases

• It is a planet

• It has landforms.

The diagram shows the shadow of a tree in a field at noon on a summer day. The sun rises at 7:00 A.M. on this day. Which diagram best shows the shadow of the tree at 10:00 A.M. on the same day?

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A student draws diagrams of her house and the location of the sun in the sky. Which diagram below DOES NOT correctly represent the location of the sun at the time indicated?

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