Sun's Rotation and Shadows

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

Which movement causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth.

Front

What time of day is represented by a long shadow to the west?

Back

Morning.

Front

What time of day is represented when shadows are short?

Back

Noon.

Front

True or False: Shadows are longest in the early morning and late afternoon.

Back

True.

Front

What is the main reason we have seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the sun.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Front

When do shadows point directly north?

Back

At noon when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Front

What happens to shadows as the sun rises?

Back

Shadows become shorter.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on shadows?

Back

Shadows change position and length throughout the day.