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G5 - Solar Objects
Solar Objects
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What causes day and night on Earth? | Earth’s rotation |
| Why do shadows change length during the day? | The Sun’s position changes due to Earth’s rotation |
| Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky? | Because Earth is rotating |
| What causes the Moon to change position over time? | Its orbit around Earth |
| Why does the Sun appear larger and brighter than other stars? | It is much closer to Earth |
| How do Earth’s movements create patterns we observe? | Rotation and orbit create cycles like day/night and seasons |
| How can patterns in the sky help us make predictions? | Repeating motions allow us to predict positions of objects |