Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to rise?

Back

In the East.

Front

At what time of day is the sun highest in the sky?

Back

12:00 p.m. (noon).

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to set?

Back

In the West.

Front

What time of day is it if the shadow is long and pointing towards the West?

Back

7:00 a.m.

Front

If it is 8:00 a.m. and the sun is rising in the East, in which direction will the shadow appear?

Back

West.

Front

What causes shadows to change length throughout the day?

Back

The position of the sun in the sky.

Front

What is the relationship between the sun's position and the direction of shadows?

Back

Shadows always point in the opposite direction of the sun.

Front

Why do we experience day and night?

Back

Because the Earth rotates on its axis.

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

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

Front

How does the Earth's rotation affect the appearance of the sun in the sky?

Back

It makes the sun appear to move across the sky from East to West.