Earth’s Orbit & Rotation

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What causes day and night?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

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What time of day does a long shadow to the west indicate?

Back

Morning.

Front

What time of day does a short shadow indicate?

Back

Noon.

Front

Why does the sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What causes the need for time zones?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

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

Front

What is Earth's orbit?

Back

The path Earth takes around the sun, which takes about 365 days.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area created when an object blocks light.

Front

What happens to shadows during the day?

Back

Shadows change in length and direction as the sun moves.

Front

What is noon?

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The time of day when the sun is highest in the sky.