Earth's Rotation

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun gets higher in the sky?

Back

Shadows get shorter.

Front

What does it mean when we say the Earth revolves around the sun?

Back

It means the Earth takes 1 year to complete one full orbit around the sun.

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun gets lower in the sky?

Back

Shadows get longer.

Front

In which direction does the sun set?

Back

The sun sets in the west.

Front

What does spinning a globe one time represent?

Back

It represents 1 day or 24 hours.

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun?

Back

It takes 1 year or 365 days.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is an axis?

Back

An axis is an imaginary line that the Earth spins around.