Understanding Earth's Rotation and Shadows

The Earth spins, this is called?

• Orbit

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Tilt

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What causes the day and night cycle on Earth?

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Moon's orbit around Earth

• The Sun's movement across the sky

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 30 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the term for the path Earth takes as it moves around the Sun?

• Axis

• Orbit

• Rotation

• Shadow

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What is the main reason shadows change position and shape during the day?

• The Sun's movement across the sky

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Moon's phases

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

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Which direction does the sunrise and sunset?

• East to West

• West to East

• North to South

• South to North

What is the imaginary line called that Earth rotates around?

• Equator

• Axis

• Orbit

• Meridian

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the appearance of the Sun in the sky?

• The Sun appears to move from east to west

• The Sun appears to move from west to east

• The Sun stays in the same position

• The Sun moves north to south

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the term for the time it takes Earth to make one complete rotation?

• Day

• Year

• Month

• Week

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following best describes the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Circular

• Elliptical

• Triangular

• Rectangular

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