Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

The sun appears to __________.

Back

rise in the east, set in the west

Front

Shadows are shortest around______.

Back

noon

Front

In the morning, if the sun is rising in the East, in which direction will the shadow appear?

Back

West

Front

What happens to shadows as the Sun moves from morning to noon?

Back

They get shorter.

Front

Earth's spinning motion is called __________.

Back

Rotation

Front

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

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

It causes different seasons as Earth orbits the Sun.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area created when an object blocks light.