Movement of the Earth- Day/Night Cycle and Seasons

Front

Earth is tilted on its _______.

Back

axis

Front

What time of day did this shadow take place?

Back

3 PM

Front

As the Earth rotates, the part of the Earth facing away from the sun has ________.

Back

darkness (night)

Front

Where will the tree's shadow be?

Back

C

Front

As the Earth rotates, the part of the Earth facing the sun has ________.

Back

daylight

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What are the four seasons?

Back

Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the position of the sun at noon?

Back

The sun is at its highest point in the sky.