Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

Which light source causes shadows in the outdoor environment?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What causes a shadow?

Back

The sun being blocked out by an object.

Front

Shadows are longest during _______.

Back

Morning and evening.

Front

The spinning movement of the Earth about its axis is called the Earth's _____

Back

Rotation.

Front

The sun appears to __________.

Back

Rise in the east, set in the west.

Front

What is the Earth's rotation?

Back

The Earth's rotation is the spinning movement of the Earth around its own axis.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

When do shadows change length throughout the day?

Back

Shadows change length as the position of the Sun changes in the sky.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon.

Front

Why do we see shadows?

Back

We see shadows because an object blocks the light from a light source.