Earth's Rotation and Day/Night Cycle

Earth's Rotation and Day/Night Cycle

5th Grade

20 Qs

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Earth's Rotation and Day/Night Cycle

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Quiz

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

TEKS.SCI.5.9A, NGSS.MS-ESS1-1, NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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20 questions

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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