Sun's Rotation and Shadows

Front

What is the rotation of the Earth?

Back

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

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

In which direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

From East to West.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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

What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Front

How do shadows change throughout the day?

Back

Shadows change in length and direction as the Sun moves across the sky due to the Earth's rotation.

Front

What is the relationship between the Sun's position and the length of shadows?

Back

When the Sun is low in the sky, shadows are longer; when the Sun is high, shadows are shorter.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.