Understanding the Sun's Path

Understanding the Sun's Path

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video explains why the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, focusing on Earth's rotation around its axis. It describes how this rotation causes day and night and how the sun's path changes with the seasons in both hemispheres. The video also covers the equinoxes and solstices, explaining their significance in the sun's movement. Viewers are encouraged to explore further resources for more information.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the narrator's favorite activities at the beach?

Watching the sunrise

Swimming in the ocean

Building sandcastles

Collecting seashells

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation?

48 hours

72 hours

24 hours

12 hours

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which direction does the Earth rotate?

Clockwise

Counterclockwise

Horizontally

Vertically

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which date does the sun rise due east in the northern hemisphere?

September 22nd

December 21st

March 20th

June 21st

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere?

Autumn Equinox

Summer Solstice

Vernal Equinox

Winter Solstice

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often does the sun rise exactly in the east and set exactly in the west in each hemisphere?

Four times a year

Three times a year

Once a year

Twice a year

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the first day of spring in the southern hemisphere?

September 22nd

March 20th

June 21st

December 21st

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the date range for the summer solstice in the southern hemisphere?

March 20th to 22nd

December 20th to 22nd

September 20th to 22nd

June 20th to 22nd

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the playlist mentioned in the video?

To explore the path of the sun

To learn about the moon's phases

To understand ocean tides

To study the stars