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- 1. Multiple Choice
Arrow 1, because it shows the rotation of the sunArrow 2, because it shows the orbit of Earth around the sunArrow 3, because it shows the orbit of the moon around EarthArrow 4, because it shows the rotation of Earth - 2. Multiple ChoiceFGHJ
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA student is looking for evidence that Earth is always rotating on its axis. Which of the following would provide the best evidence?The different amounts of rain that falls each dayThe appearance of shadows changing throughout the dayThe presence of other planets in the night skyThe different phases of the moon in a month
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- 5. Multiple ChoiceOn which side of a house in Texas should a window be placed so that the people inside the house can see the sunrise each day through the window?NorthSouthEastWest
- 6. Multiple ChoiceDay and NightMoon PhasesRainfall and evaporationSeasons
- 7. Multiple ChoiceSpinning of the Earth on its axis is called...rotationrevolutionorbitdouble axis
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe EARTH REVOLVES around the:SunMoonThe Earth doesn't revolveThe sun rotates
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat does ROTATION mean?To SPINTo ORBIT or GO AROUND
- 10. Multiple ChoiceDay and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.revolutionorbitrotationspace
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat motion of the Earth takes 365 days?RotationTiltingRevolutionSpinning
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe Earth spins on a tilted angle called a (an)AxisInvertRevolutionBounce
- 13. Multiple ChoiceEarth's rotation on its axis is what causes ______________________________.seasonsmoon phasesday and nightweather
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat does REVOLUTION mean?To SPINTo ORBIT or GO AROUND
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe MOON REVOLVES around the:SunEarthThe Moon doesn't revolveThe Earth and Sun
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe Earth spins on a tilted angle called a (an)AxisInvertRevolutionBounce
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich happens in one year’s time?The moon makes one complete revolution around Earth.Earth makes one complete revolution around the sun.Earth makes one complete spin on its axis.The sun makes one complete spin on its axis.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe Earth's _______ is an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.vernal equinoxaxissolar eclipsesolar flare
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- 24. Multiple Choice
When the sun gets higher in the sky, shadows get ______.
longer
gone
shorter
darker
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When the sun gets lower in the sky, shadows get______.
longer
gone
shorter
darker
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Shadows are longest during _______.
morning and evening
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Shadows are shortest around______.
morning and evening
noon
night
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The sun appears to __________.
rise in the east, set in the west
rise in the west, set in the east
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhere does the sun rise?NorthSouthEastWest
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhere does the sun set?NorthSouthEastWest
- 31. Multiple Choice
When was this picture most likely taken?
(Hint: think about the shadow's length)
morning or evening
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afternoon
- 32. Multiple Choice
What do shadows on Earth help show?
Earth's rotation
Earth's revolution
Earth's equator
Earth's axis
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