Sun, Ocean, and Earth Interactions 5.10A

Front

What would happen to the day/night cycle if Earth stopped rotating on its axis?

Back

One side of Earth would experience constant daylight, and the other side constant night.

Front

What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?

Back

The Sun.

Front

How does Earth's rotation affect the length and direction of shadows during the day?

Back

Shadows change length and direction as the Sun appears to move across the sky.

Front

How does Earth's rotation impact the timing of sunrise and sunset in different parts of the world?

Back

Earth's rotation causes sunrise and sunset to occur at different times in different places.

Front

What is the main reason shadows change position and length throughout the day?

Back

The Earth rotates on its axis.

Front

Define rotation in the context of Earth.

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes approximately 24 hours to complete.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

The axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole around which Earth rotates.

Front

Explain the concept of the water cycle.

Back

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, driven by the Sun's energy.

Front

What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The Sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is the first step in the water cycle.

Front

What is the difference between day and night?

Back

Day occurs on the side of Earth facing the Sun, while night occurs on the side facing away from the Sun.