Earth's Rotation

Front

What does spinning a globe once represent?

Back

1 day/24 hours

Front

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

Back

Shadows get longer.

Front

Why does the sun appear to move across the sky every day?

Back

The Earth is rotating on its axis.

Front

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

Back

Shadows get shorter.

Front

What is the term for the Earth's movement around the sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

Back

1 year/365 days.

Front

What is the term for the Earth's spinning on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

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

Back

1 day/24 hours.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

It causes different seasons as the Earth orbits the sun.