Patterns in the Sky

Front

When Earth is tilted AWAY from the sun, we have _____________.

Back

Winter

Front

We have _______________ when our side of the Earth is facing AWAY from the sun.

Back

Night

Front

What does the Earth do around the sun?

Back

Revolve

Front

Shadows are shortest at _________.

Back

Noon

Front

We have ___________ when our side of Earth is facing TOWARD the sun.

Back

Day

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

What do we call the time when the sun is shining on a part of the Earth?

Back

Daytime

Front

What do we call the time when the sun is not shining on a part of the Earth?

Back

Nighttime

Front

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

Back

It causes different seasons like summer and winter.

Front

What happens to shadows as the sun moves across the sky?

Back

Shadows change in length and direction.