Quick Questions #3

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation?

Back

24 hours/1 day

Front

At what time of day is the Sun directly overhead?

Back

12:00pm Noon

Front

When are shadows the longest?

Back

At sunrise and sunset

Front

What provides evidence that the Earth is rotating?

Back

All of the options: The changing shadows, the apparent movement of the Sun, The sunrise and sunset.

Front

What cycle does the rotation of the Earth cause?

Back

The day/night cycle.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

Back

1 year (365 days)

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on time?

Back

It creates day and night.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

Shadows are shortest.

Front

What is the reason for the changing seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.