Earth and Space Systems

The sun rises in

• West

• North

• East

• South

Answer explanation

The sun rises in the East and sets in the West

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

What is the main source of energy on Earth

• Clouds

• Sun

• Shadows

• Moon

Answer explanation

Without the Sun the Earth would be cold and plants would not grow

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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An object in the sky that gives off its own light is called_

• Sun

• Shadow

• Moon

Answer explanation

The Sun shines it's own light in the sky.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The sun sets in the_

Answer explanation

The sun sets in the West.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Does the Sun rise every day even if it is cloudy outside?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

If the sun did not rise even when it was cloudy, it would be very dark outside.

Sunlight causes the Earth's temperature to _

• disapper

• stay the same

• decrease (get colder)

• increase (get warmer)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What happens when the Sun is blocked by an object?

• It makes a shadow

• the sun rises

• Nothing changes

• the sun sets

Answer explanation

Just like when you are outside for Recess you can block the Sun and make your own shadow.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What time of the day is it when the Sun is highest in the sky?

• Evening

• Morning

• Night

• Afternoon

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Click on the picture that shows the flag at the end of day

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