Q2 Review 5th Grade

Front

What season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

Back

Summer

Front

What happens to the length of shadows as the Sun sets?

Back

They get longer

Front

What are shadows formed by?

Back

Shadows are formed when an object blocks light.

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity

Front

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

What is the definition of gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies toward each other.

Front

How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the relationship between the Sun's position and shadow length?

Back

As the Sun moves lower in the sky, shadows become longer.

Front

What is the main reason we have day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon when the Sun is highest in the sky.