Day and Night

Day and Night

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Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Hard

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

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis. When one side of the Earth faces the Sun, it experiences day, while the opposite side experiences night.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Earth’s rotation?

Back

The Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth around its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours to complete one full turn.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

It takes about 24 hours for the Earth to complete one full rotation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between day and night?

Back

Day is the period when a location on Earth is illuminated by sunlight, while night is the period when that location is in shadow and not receiving sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the Sun in the day-night cycle?

Back

The Sun provides light and warmth, and its position in the sky determines whether it is day or night in a particular location.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the temperature during day and night?

Back

During the day, temperatures usually rise due to sunlight, while at night, temperatures often drop as the Earth loses heat.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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