Science Earth Rotation

Front

What causes shadows to change length throughout the day?

Back

Earth's rotation.

Front

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

Back

Rotation.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole?

Back

Axis.

Front

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

Back

East to west.

Front

What is the difference between Earth's rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that the Earth rotates around.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

It causes day and night by rotating the Earth in and out of sunlight.

Front

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

Back

Revolution.

Front

How does Earth's rotation affect the appearance of the stars at night?

Back

It causes stars to appear to move across the sky.