Earth's Rotation & Shadows

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun gets higher in the sky?

Back

Shadows get shorter.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to rise due to Earth's rotation from West to East?

Back

In the East.

Front

Where does the sun appear to rise and set?

Back

The sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west.

Front

Do stars and the sun move across the sky?

Back

No, they appear to move because of Earth rotating on its axis.

Front

What time of day is it if the shadow is long and pointing towards the west?

Back

It is 7:00 a.m.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

Earth's rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation; one side faces the sun (day) while the other side is in shadow (night).

Front

How does the position of the sun change throughout the day?

Back

The sun appears to move across the sky from east to west.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area created when an object blocks light from a light source.

Front

What time of day has the shortest shadows?

Back

Noon (12:00 p.m.) has the shortest shadows.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2