Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to set?

Back

In the West.

Front

True or False: Shadows appear in the opposite direction of where the sun is.

Back

True.

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

Back

7:00 a.m.

Front

Shadows are longer when the sun is _____________ in the sky.

Back

Lower.

Front

What is the main reason we have day and night on Earth?

Back

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 happens to shadows as the sun rises higher in the sky?

Back

Shadows become shorter.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the appearance of the sun in the sky?

Back

It causes the sun to appear to move from East to West.

Front

At noon, where will your shadow be pointing?

Back

North.