Earth Rotation

Front

What causes the Sun to appear to move across the sky during the day?

Back

The Earth rotates on its axis.

Front

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

Back

1 day.

Front

What do we experience when we are on the part of Earth that does not get sunlight?

Back

Nighttime.

Front

In which direction does the Sun appear to rise every morning?

Back

East.

Front

From which direction to which direction does the Earth rotate?

Back

West to East.

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

It causes day and night by exposing different parts of the Earth to sunlight.

Front

What is the approximate duration of one complete rotation of the Earth?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the opposite of daytime?

Back

Nighttime.

Front

What is the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around called?

Back

Axis.