Sun's Rotation and Shadows

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

In which direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

From East to West.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area or shape produced by an object blocking light.

Front

How do shadows change throughout the day?

Back

Shadows change in length and direction as the Sun moves across the sky.

Front

What is the main reason the Sun appears to move across the sky?

Back

The Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth's rotation and the length of a day?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis takes approximately 24 hours, which defines a day.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon when the Sun is highest in the sky.

Front

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

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different seasons as it orbits the Sun.

Front

What is the term for the path the Sun takes across the sky?

Back

The Sun's apparent path.