Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

What direction will a shadow appear when the sun is setting in the West?

Back

East

Front

What is the term for Earth's spinning motion?

Back

Rotation

Front

True or False: Shadows appear in the opposite direction of where the sun is located.

Back

True

Front

What direction will a shadow appear when the sun is rising in the East?

Back

West

Front

When are shadows longer, when the sun is higher or lower in the sky?

Back

Lower

Front

What is the effect of the sun's position on the length of shadows?

Back

Shadows are longer when the sun is lower in the sky.

Front

At what time of day are shadows typically the shortest?

Back

Around noon when the sun is highest in the sky.

Front

What causes the change in the direction of shadows throughout the day?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

How does the angle of sunlight affect shadow length?

Back

A lower angle of sunlight results in longer shadows.

Front

What is the relationship between the sun's position and the time of day?

Back

The sun rises in the East and sets in the West, changing its position throughout the day.