Sun's Rotation and Shadows

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

Why does the sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

Because of Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What is the spinning movement of the Earth about its axis called?

Back

Rotation.

Front

In what direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

East to west.

Front

What does the Earth's rotation create?

Back

Day and night.

Front

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

Back

Revolution.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

It causes different seasons as the Earth orbits the Sun.

Front

What is the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around called?

Back

Axis.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of the Earth around the Sun.