Understanding the Sun, Sunrise, and Sunset

At what time does the Sun appear to rise over the horizon?

• Noon

• Midnight

• Sunrise

• Sunset

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the imaginary point where the Earth spins called?

• Equator

• Axis

• Orbit

• Pole

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

People often enjoy the stunning view of a _______ or a sunset.

• Sunrise

• Noon

• Midnight

• Twilight

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The time of a sunrise depends on what factor?

• The Earth's rotation

• The Earth's revolution around the Sun

• The Earth's tilt

• The Earth's distance from the Sun.

Match the following times of day with their descriptions.

• The Sun is at its highest point in the sky.

• Noon

• The sky begins to brighten but the Sun is not yet visible.

• Dawn

• The Sun sets and the sky begins to darken.

• Midnight

• The middle of the night when the Sun is on the opposite side of the Earth.

• Dusk

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

The opposite of a sunrise is (a)  

• Noon
• Midnight
• Sunset
• Twilight

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is it called when the Sun has disappeared below the horizon on the West coast?

• Dawn

• Dusk

• Noon

• Midnight

The Earth makes one complete turn on its axis every (a)   hours.

• 12
• 24
• 36
• 48

What causes the Sun to appear as 'moving' across the sky?

• The Earth's rotation

• The Earth's revolution

• The Earth's tilt

• The Earth's distance from the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the term for the time when it begins to get darker as the Sun seems to 'move' and disappear beyond the horizon?

• Dawn

• Dusk

• Noon

• Midnight

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2