Sun's Rotation and Shadows

Front

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

Back

Morning

Front

What provides the best evidence that Earth is always rotating on its axis?

Back

The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day

Front

What does the Earth's rotation on its axis create?

Back

Day and night

Front

Why does the sun appear to move across the sky each day?

Back

Because of Earth's rotation on its axis

Front

What is the term for the path the sun appears to take across the sky?

Back

Solar path

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on shadows?

Back

Shadows change position and length throughout the day.

Front

What is the relationship between the sun's position and the time of day?

Back

The sun's position in the sky indicates the time of day.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that Earth rotates around?

Back

Axis

Front

How does the rotation of the Earth affect our daily lives?

Back

It creates day and night, influencing our activities.