Worksheets3rd & 4th Grade: Big Idea 5 Science Vocabulary
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 8hrs 33mins
What does relief mean?
A flat terrain
An opening in Earth's crust that emits smoke and lava.
Flat terrain between mountains.
Variety of landform on Earth's surface.
Earth movement from unstable terrain, often caused by rainfall.
How long does it take for the Earth to make one full revolution around the Sun?
one day
one week
one month
one year
The movement of the Earth around the Sun is called its _____
revolution
rotation
precession
regression
The amount of time it takes Earth to rotate on its axis is
365 days
24 hrs
month
year
In this diagram, the motion of the yellow satellite can best be described as -
Rotation
Revolution
The sun APPEARS to move across the sky, during the day. Which of the following causes shadows to change length throughout the day?
earth's rotation
earth's revolution
sun's revolution
earth's orbit
What direction does the sun appear to move across the sky?
west to east
north to south
east to west
south to north
Where does the sun rise?
west
east
north
south
Earth rotates on its axis once approximately every-
month
24 hours
year
12 hours
Earth's rotation causes the day and night cycle. It also causes-
the sun appear to move
the sun remain in orbit
the sun orbit earth
all of the above
which statement correctly describes the sun's apparent movement across the sky?
as earth spins on its axis, it makes the sun appear to move across the sky?
as the sun spins around earth, it moves across the sky
earth rotates 24 hrs, making the sun appear move across the sky.
the sun rotates around the earth every 12 hours, making the sun appear to move across the sky
The spinning movement on it axis is called __________.
summer
Earth's rotation
seasons
If you are on the side of the Earth facing TO THE SUN it is _____.
day
night
At the same time that the Earth spins on its axis it also orbits or revolves around the Sun. This movement is called its _____________.
rotation
axis
revolution
The Earth is rotating AND revolving.
True
False
AGREE OR DISAGREE
Apply sunblock lotion with Sun Protection Factor (SPF) and above to all exposed parts of the skin every time you want to go on an outdoor activity.
Agree
Disagree
AGREE OR DISAGREE
Overexposure to ultraviolet wavelengths is helpful and essential for the skin.
Agree
Disagree
The sun is very cold.
True
False
Solar energy...
comes from water
comes from the wind blowing
comes from the foods you eat
comes from the sun
