Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

Earth's spinning motion is called

Back

Rotation

Front

Shadows are shortest around______

Back

noon

Front

Since we rotate West to East, in which direction does the sun appear to rise?

Back

In the East

Front

Since we rotate West to East, in which direction does the sun appear to set?

Back

In the West

Front

Shadows are longer when the sun is _____________ in the sky

Back

Lower

Front

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

Back

Revolution

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole?

Back

Axis

Front

At what time of day are shadows the longest?

Back

In the morning and evening.