Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What time of day does a long shadow to the west represent?

Back

Morning.

Front

What time of day does a short shadow indicate?

Back

Noon.

Front

Why does the sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What is the term for the daily movement of the sun across the sky?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

The spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area created when an object blocks light.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect shadow length?

Back

Shadows are longest in the morning and evening and shortest at noon.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is Earth's orbit around the sun.

Front

What direction does the sun appear to rise?

Back

The sun appears to rise in the east.