Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

What is Earth's spinning motion called?

Back

Rotation

Front

At what time of day is the sun highest in the sky?

Back

12:00 p.m. (noon)

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to rise?

Back

In the East

Front

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

Back

Lower

Front

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

Back

west

Front

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

Back

Revolution

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What is the effect of the sun being lower in the sky on shadows?

Back

Shadows become longer.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is spinning on an axis; revolution is moving around another object.

Front

What time of day do shadows point directly opposite to the sun?

Back

Around noon.