Earth's Rotation & Shadows

Front

Earth's spinning motion is called

Back

Rotation

Front

Earth is tilted on its axis as it rotates. How many degrees is the axis tilted?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

Where does the sun rise?

Back

East

Front

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

Back

LONGER

Front

What is the opposite of rotation?

Back

Revolution

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

At what time of day are shadows the shortest?

Back

12:00 p.m. (noon)

Front

What direction does the sun set?

Back

West

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

Back

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