TN READY Review ESS1.2 Earth's Observable Patterns

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis causes day and night.

Front

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

Back

One complete rotation of Earth takes one day.

Front

Where does the sun appear to rise?

Back

The sun appears to rise in the east.

Front

What happens to a shadow as the sun moves higher in the sky?

Back

The shadow gets shorter as the sun moves higher in the sky.

Front

What is the opposite side of a tree from where the sun is shining?

Back

The shadow of the tree is on the opposite side from where the sun is shining.

Front

What is the term for the path Earth takes around the sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the term for the spinning motion of Earth?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the effect of the sun's position on the length of shadows?

Back

The length of shadows changes based on the sun's position in the sky.

Front

What is the main reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to orbit the sun?

Back

One year.