Earth's Rotation & Shadows

Front

What direction does a shadow appear when the sun is setting in the West?

Back

East

Front

Why do stars and the sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

They appear to move because of Earth rotating on its axis.

Front

When are shadows longest during the day?

Back

Shadows are longest during morning and evening.

Front

Where does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the East.

Front

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

Back

Shadows get longer.

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Earth's rotation causes day and night; as Earth rotates, different parts face the sun or move into shadow.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area created when an object blocks light.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect the length of shadows?

Back

The position of the sun affects shadow length; shadows are shorter when the sun is high and longer when the sun is low.

Front

What time of day do shadows point towards the East?

Back

Shadows point towards the East in the late afternoon.