Earth's Rotation & Shadows

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What time of day is indicated by a shadow that is short and points directly away from the sun?

Back

Around 12:00 p.m. (noon)

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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When are shadows the longest during the day?

Back

In the early morning and late afternoon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the Earth's spinning motion?

Back

Rotation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

By how many degrees is the Earth tilted on its axis?

Back

23.5 degrees

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

In which direction does the sun rise?

Back

East

Front

What effect does the tilt of the Earth have on seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the relationship between the position of the sun and the length of shadows?

Back

Shadows are longer when the sun is lower in the sky and shorter when the sun is higher.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What is the approximate duration of one complete rotation of the Earth?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's rotation in relation to day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth causes the cycle of day and night.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

How does the Earth's rotation affect the apparent movement of the sun across the sky?

Back

The sun appears to move from east to west due to the Earth's rotation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1