Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

Earth's spinning motion is called

Back

Rotation

Front

At what time of day is the sun highest in the sky?

Back

12:00 p.m. (noon)

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 shortest around______

Back

noon

Front

What causes shadows to change length throughout the day?

Back

The position of the sun in the sky.

Front

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

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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

Front

What happens to shadows in the morning?

Back

They are long and point towards the west.

Front

What happens to shadows in the evening?

Back

They are long and point towards the east.

Front

Why are shadows shortest at noon?

Back

The sun is at its highest point in the sky.