Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

Shadows are __________ when the sun is lower in the sky.

Back

LONGER

Front

What is Earth's spinning motion called?

Back

Rotation

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to rise?

Back

In the East

Front

The sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Shadows appear in the __________ direction of where the sun is.

Back

opposite

Front

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

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

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

Back

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