Day & Night, Shadows, & Seasons

Day & Night, Shadows, & Seasons

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Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-6, 5-ESS1-2

+1

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes daytime in one part of the world and nighttime in another?

Back

The Earth rotates on its axis, causing different parts to face the Sun or be in shadow.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the Earth orbiting around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

Shadows are short because the Sun is directly overhead.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of revolution in terms of Earth?

Back

Revolution is the Earth orbiting around the Sun.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the Earth spinning on its axis; revolution is the Earth moving around the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into day and night called?

Back

The line is called the terminator.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

It takes approximately 365.25 days.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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