Earth's Rotation Shadows

At what time of day is the sun highest in the sky?

• 9:00 a.m.

• 11:00 a.m.

• 12:00 p.m. (noon)

• 4:00 p.m.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Since WE rotate West to East, in which direction does the sun appear to rise?

• In the East

• In the North

• In the West

• In the South

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Since WE rotate West to East, in which direction does the sun appear to set?

• In the East

• In the North

• In the West

• In the South

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

It is is 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning and the sun is rising in the East. In which direction is the shadow going to appear?

• East

• West

• North

• South

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Design an experiment to demonstrate the effect of Earth's rotation on shadow length.

• Measure the length of a shadow at different times of the day using a fixed object.

• Observe the Sun's position at noon every day for a week.

• Compare shadow lengths of different objects at the same time.

• Record the temperature at different times of the day.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

A student draws his shadow at 9am.  How will his shadow look at noon?

• shorter than the morning shadow, or no shadow at all

• longer than the morning shadow

• the same length as the morning shadow

• it is impossible to predict how his shadow will change size

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

It is is 4:00 p.m. Saturday evening and the sun is setting in the West. In which direction is the shadow going to appear?

• North

• South

• East

• West

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Based on the shadow, what time of day is it?

• 12:00 p.m (noon)

• 2:00 p.m.

• 5:00 p.m.

• 8:00 a.m.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Based on the shadow, what time of day is it?

• 12:00 p.m (noon)

• 2:00 p.m.

• 1:00 p.m.

• 7:00 a.m.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

When the sun gets lower in the sky, shadows get______.

• longer

• gone

• shorter

• darker

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2