Earth's Rotation & Shadows

Front

What direction do shadows appear in relation to the sun?

Back

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

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to set when the Earth rotates from West to East?

Back

In the West.

Front

When are shadows longest during the day?

Back

Shadows are longest during morning and evening.

Front

If it is 8:00 a.m. and the sun is rising in the East, where will the shadow appear?

Back

The shadow will appear in the West.

Front

What time of day is it if the shadow is long and pointing towards the East?

Back

It is 7:00 a.m.

Front

What causes shadows to change length throughout the day?

Back

Shadows change length due to the position of the sun in the sky as the Earth rotates.

Front

What is the position of the sun at noon?

Back

At noon, the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Front

How does the Earth's rotation affect the appearance of the sun in the sky?

Back

The Earth's rotation causes the sun to appear to move across the sky from East to West.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon.

Front

If the sun is in the South, where will the shadow point?

Back

The shadow will point North.