Earth's Rotation, Time of Day, and Shadows

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to set?

Back

In the West.

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to rise?

Back

In the East.

Front

What position of the Earth represents Sunset?

Back

Position X.

Front

When the sun gets higher in the sky, what happens to shadows?

Back

Shadows get shorter.

Front

What is the term for the time when the sun is highest in the sky?

Back

Noon.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on time zones?

Back

Different areas experience day and night at different times.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect the length of shadows?

Back

Shadows are longer in the morning and evening and shorter at noon.

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around?

Back

Axis.

Front

What happens to the sun's position in the sky throughout the day?

Back

It moves from east to west.