Day/Night/Shadows Flashcard

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the imaginary line that Earth rotates around?

Back

The imaginary line that Earth rotates around is called the axis.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation?

Back

It takes 24 hours for the Earth to complete one full rotation.

Front

What happens to shadows during the day?

Back

Shadows change position throughout the day as the Earth rotates and the Sun moves across the sky.

Front

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

Back

Earth's rotation causes shadows to move as the position of the Sun changes.

Front

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

Back

The path the Earth takes around the Sun is called its orbit.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

What is the significance of the Sun's position in the sky?

Back

The Sun's position in the sky affects the length and direction of shadows.

Front

What are the four seasons caused by?

Back

The four seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area created when an object blocks light from a source, like the Sun.