Space - STAAR released items (Planets, Day/Night, Shadows)
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an asteroid?
Back
An asteroid is a large body of rock that is too small to be considered a planet. They are often found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where is the asteroid belt located?
Back
The asteroid belt is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which outer planet is closest to the asteroid belt?
Back
Jupiter is the outer planet closest to the asteroid belt.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does the sun appear to move across the sky each day?
Back
The sun appears to move across the sky due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes shadows to change throughout the day?
Back
Shadows change throughout the day because of the position of the sun in the sky as the Earth rotates.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What time of day would a tree's shadow be longest?
Back
A tree's shadow is usually longest in the morning and late afternoon when the sun is lower in the sky.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the cycle of day and night?
Back
The cycle of day and night is caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis, resulting in different parts of the Earth facing the sun or being in shadow.
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