Earth's Rotation

Front

What is the path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun gets lower in the sky?

Back

Shadows get longer.

Front

What changes throughout the day because the Earth rotates in relation to the Sun?

Back

Shadows

Front

What is the word for making a complete spin on an axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

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

Back

Axis

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

It causes day and night.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the position of the sun that creates the shortest shadow?

Back

When the sun is directly overhead.