Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

What direction will a shadow appear when the sun is setting in the West?

Back

East

Front

What is the term for Earth's spinning motion?

Back

Rotation

Front

Which arrow in a model shows the movement that causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Arrow 4, because it shows the rotation of the Earth.

Front

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

Back

2:00 p.m.

Front

True or False: Shadows appear in the opposite direction of where the sun is.

Back

True

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on time?

Back

It causes day and night.

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line that Earth rotates around?

Back

Axis

Front

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

Back

24 hours.