Surratt 5.8C Earth's Rotation

Front

What causes shadows to change length throughout the day?

Back

Earth’s rotation.

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

East to west.

Front

What is a good example to explain Earth’s rotation?

Back

Merry-go-round.

Front

What ancient tool was invented to determine the time of day?

Back

Sundial.

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

The spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

It causes day and night by rotating different parts of the Earth into and out of sunlight.

Front

What is the difference between Earth's rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

Front

What is a sundial?

Back

An ancient tool that uses the position of the sun to tell time.