Movement of the Earth- Day/Night Cycle and Seasons Foster

Front

What is the time of day when shadows are longest?

Back

3 PM

Front

What is the term for the turning or spin of Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What does rotation cause?

Back

Day and Night

Front

What causes the seasons to change?

Back

Earth's revolution and tilted axis.

Front

What two things cause seasons on Earth?

Back

Axis and orbit.

Front

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

Back

Revolution.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the term for the position of the Sun in the sky at different times of the day?

Back

Solar position.