SC.4.E.5.4 Flashcards
Relate that the rotation of Earth (day and night) and apparent movements of the Sun, Moon, and stars are connected.
1
Q
The Earth rotates on its ___ once every 24 hours.
A
axis
2
Q
The ___ of Earth causes day and night.
A
rotation
3
Q
The Sun appears to rise in the ___ and set in the west.
A
east
4
Q
The ___ of Earth makes it seem like the Sun moves across the sky.
A
rotation
5
Q
When your part of Earth faces away from the Sun, it is ___.
A
night
6
Q
The stars appear to move across the night sky because of Earth’s ___.
A
rotation
7
Q
The Moon and stars seem to move, but it’s really ___ that is moving.
A
Earth
8
Q
One full rotation of Earth takes about ___ hours.
A
24
9
Q
Earth’s rotation causes shadows to ___ position during the day.
A
change
