Earth, Sun, Moon, Shadows

Front

What shape is the Earth?

Back

The Earth is a sphere.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Day and night are caused by the Earth rotating on its axis.

Front

What causes the seasons to change?

Back

The seasons change because of the tilt of the Earth on its axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

If the Earth did not rotate, would we have day and night?

Back

No, if the Earth did not rotate, we would not have a day and night cycle.

Front

Which of these is a star: Earth, Moon, Sun, or Mars?

Back

The Sun is a star.

Front

What is the Moon?

Back

The Moon is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the Sun?

Back

The Sun is a star at the center of our solar system.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

Back

It takes about 365 days for the Earth to revolve around the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area created when an object blocks light.

Tags

NGSS.4-PS4-2

Front

What causes shadows to change size?

Back

Shadows change size based on the position of the light source.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2