Movement of the Earth- Day/Night Cycle and Seasons Foster

Front

What is the movement of the Earth on its axis called?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the result of the Earth's rotation?

Back

Day and Night

Front

Where does the sun rise?

Back

East

Front

What is the movement of the Earth around the sun called?

Back

Revolution

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area created when an object blocks light.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect shadows?

Back

Shadows change length and direction based on the sun's position in the sky.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

24 hours or one day.

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

Front

What happens to the length of daylight during summer?

Back

Daylight hours are longer.