Earth's Rotation and Day-Night Cycle Flashcard

Front

What causes Quinlan's shadow to change position and size throughout the day?

Back

The sun moves across the sky from sunrise to sunset.

Front

How does the length of Quinlan's shadow change throughout the day?

Back

Quinlan’s shadow gradually shortens in length from sunrise to sunset.

Front

What is the spinning of the Earth on its axis called?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What causes the day and night cycles?

Back

Earth's rotation.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

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

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on our daily experience?

Back

It causes the cycle of day and night.

Front

At what time of day is a shadow typically the shortest?

Back

At noon.

Front

What happens to shadows in the morning and evening?

Back

Shadows are longest in the morning and evening.

Front

What is the relationship between the sun's position and shadow length?

Back

As the sun rises and sets, the length of shadows changes.