Science - Earth Moves

Front

Is Earth a planet?

Back

Yes, Earth is a planet that moves in space.

Front

Which way is the Earth facing during the night?

Back

The Earth is facing away from the sun during the night.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once?

Back

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

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun is low in the sky?

Back

Shadows are long when the sun is low in the sky.

Front

What does the sky look like when the Earth rotates away from the sun?

Back

The sky is dark when the Earth rotates away from the sun.

Front

What is rotation?

Back

Rotation is when the Earth spins around its own axis.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

The axis is an imaginary line that goes through the North and South Poles.

Front

What is a planet?

Back

A planet is a large object that orbits a star, like the sun.

Front

What is the sun?

Back

The sun is a star at the center of our solar system.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

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