Quick Questions #3

Front

What provides evidence that the Earth is rotating?

Back

The changing shadows, the apparent movement of the Sun, and the sunrise and sunset all provide evidence that the Earth is rotating.

Front

Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

The Sun appears to move across the sky because the Earth is rotating.

Front

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

Back

It takes 24 hours (1 day) for the Earth to complete one full rotation.

Front

When are shadows the longest?

Back

Shadows are the longest at sunrise and sunset.

Front

What cycle does the rotation of the Earth cause?

Back

The rotation of the Earth causes the day/night cycle.

Front

What is rotation?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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 the duration of one complete revolution of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

One complete revolution of the Earth around the Sun takes approximately 365 days (1 year).

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.