Earth's Rotation and Shadows STAAR Tutoring

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.

Front

In which direction do shadows appear when the sun rises in the East?

Back

Shadows appear in the West when the sun rises in the East.

Front

What is the highest point of the sun in the sky during the day?

Back

The sun is highest in the sky at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Front

What is the movement of the Earth around the sun called?

Back

The movement of the Earth around the sun is called its orbit.

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis is called rotation.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect the length and direction of shadows?

Back

As the sun moves across the sky, the length and direction of shadows change.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the appearance of the sun in the sky?

Back

Earth's rotation makes the sun appear to move across the sky from East to West.

Front

What is the term for the path the sun takes across the sky during the day?

Back

The path the sun takes across the sky is called the solar arc.

Front

Why do we have different times of day?

Back

Different times of day are caused by the rotation of the Earth, which exposes different parts to sunlight.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

At noon, shadows are shortest because the sun is directly overhead.