Activity-Movements of Earth

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Science

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1st - 5th Grade

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NGSS

MS-ESS2-6

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Ghinva 106170/TCHR/BLPI

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24 Slides • 27 Questions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is caused by the Earth's rotation?

Day and night

Seasons

A year

Phases of the Moon

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the movements of the Earth, such as rotation and revolution?

Type response here

Open Ended

Why does this happen? How and why the lengths of days and nights differ in summers and winters.

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Multiple Choice

Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

rotation

revolution

orbit

double axis

Open Ended

If you were to visit a friend in Australia during December, what kind of clothes should you take?

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Multiple Choice

What is the imaginary line called around which the Earth spins?

Axis

Equator

Orbit

Meridian

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about the rotation of the Earth?

It takes 24 hours for one complete rotation

The axis is tilted at 23.5 degrees

Rotation causes day and night

The Earth rotates around the Sun

Fill in the Blanks

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Multiple Choice

Why do the lengths of days and nights change throughout the year?

Because of the Earth's rotation and its tilted axis

Because the Sun moves around the Earth

Because of changes in the Moon's position

Because of weather patterns

Open Ended

What role does the Earth's rotation play in the occurrence of day and night as shown in the diagram?

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Multiple Choice

Which object is responsible for providing light to both the Earth and the Moon as shown in the diagram?

Sun

Earth

Moon

Stars

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are possible reasons for the difference in daylight between February 2 and February 21?

Earth's tilt

Moon's phases

Distance from the Sun

Rotation of the Earth

Fill in the Blanks

Type answer...

Open Ended

Based on the video, how is the amount of daylight different in summer and in winter? Support your answer with evidence from the video.

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Multiple Choice

What is the main reason for the occurrence of day and night on Earth?

The Earth's rotation on its axis

The Earth's revolution around the Sun

The tilt of the Earth's axis

The distance from the Sun

Multiple Choice

How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect the amount of sunlight received in the northern and southern hemispheres throughout the year?

It causes the seasons by changing the angle and duration of sunlight.

It has no effect on the amount of sunlight received.

It makes both hemispheres receive equal sunlight all year.

It only affects the equator.

Open Ended

What would the Earth look like if the axis weren't tilted?

Type response here

Fill in the Blanks

Open Ended

Which month had the most daylight? How much?

Which month had the least daylight? How much?

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Open Ended

Which month had the most daylight in Argentina, and how much was it? Which month had the least daylight, and how much was it?

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Multiple Choice

Which factor is primarily responsible for the difference in daylight hours between New York City and Tandil, Argentina throughout the year?

Earth's tilted axis

Earth's distance from the Sun

Earth's rotation speed

The shape of the continents

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about the Earth's revolution and its effects on seasons?

The Earth's revolution causes the cycle of seasons.

The Earth's revolution takes one year to complete.

The Earth's revolution changes the tilt of the axis.

The Earth's revolution causes day and night.

Fill in the Blanks

Type answer...

Open Ended

What is the difference between direct sunlight and slanted sunlight, and how do they affect the temperature on Earth?

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Multiple Choice

During which seasons is the Earth's tilt not leaning as much towards or away from the Sun?

Spring and Autumn

Summer and Winter

Only Summer

Only Winter

Open Ended

After learning about the movements of Earth, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?

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Multiple Choice

What is one way the Earth's movement affects life on our planet?

It causes day and night

It creates mountains instantly

It changes the color of the sky

It stops the wind from blowing

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