Earth's Rotation and Day/Night Cycle
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the day and night cycle on Earth?
The Earth's revolution around the Sun
The Earth's rotation on its axis
The Moon's orbit around the Earth
The Sun's rotation on its axis
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TEKS.SCI.5.9A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?
12 hours
24 hours
365 days
30 days
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TEKS.SCI.5.9A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason we experience different shadow lengths during the day?
The Earth's rotation on its axis
The Earth's revolution around the Sun
The Moon's phases
The Sun's rotation on its axis
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TEKS.SCI.5.9A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At what time of day is your shadow likely to be the shortest?
Early morning
Noon
Late afternoon
Midnight
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TEKS.SCI.5.9A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky during the day?
The Sun is moving around the Earth
The Earth is rotating on its axis
The Moon is blocking the Sun
The Earth's revolution around the Sun
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TEKS.SCI.5.9A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the Earth did not rotate, what would happen to the day/night cycle?
There would be no day/night cycle
Days and nights would be longer
Days and nights would be shorter
The day/night cycle would remain the same
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TEKS.SCI.5.9A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which direction does the Earth rotate on its axis?
East to West
West to East
North to South
South to North
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TEKS.SCI.5.9A
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