Earth's Rotation and Shadows

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What is Earth's rotation?

Back

Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full turn.

Front

What direction does Earth rotate?

Back

Earth rotates from West to East.

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What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Front

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

Back

The sun is highest in the sky at noon (12:00 p.m.).

Front

Where does the sun appear to rise?

Back

The sun appears to rise in the East.

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Where does the sun appear to set?

Back

The sun appears to set in the West.

Front

How do shadows change throughout the day?

Back

Shadows change in length and direction as the sun moves across the sky.

Front

What time of day would a shadow be the shortest?

Back

A shadow is usually the shortest around noon when the sun is directly overhead.

Front

What is the relationship between the sun's position and the direction of shadows?

Back

Shadows always appear in the opposite direction of the sun's position.

Front

What happens to shadows in the morning?

Back

In the morning, shadows point towards the West as the sun rises in the East.