Earth's Rotation and Day-Night Cycle Flashcard

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Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

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Rotation

Front

How does Quinlan’s shadow change throughout the day?

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Quinlan’s shadow gradually shortens in length from sunrise to sunset.

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Why does Quinlan’s shadow change position and size throughout the day?

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The sun moves across the sky from sunrise to sunset.

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What causes day and night cycles?

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Earth's rotation.

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How long is Earth's rotation?

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24 hours.

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

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Revolution.

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on time?

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It creates day and night.

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What is the position of the sun at noon?

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The sun is at its highest point in the sky.

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What happens to shadows at noon?

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Shadows are shortest at noon.

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What is the relationship between the sun's position and shadow length?

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As the sun rises, shadows lengthen; as it sets, shadows shorten.