Shadow and Light Flashcard

Front

What is a revolution in terms of the moon's movement around Earth?

Back

A revolution is one complete trip the moon makes around Earth.

Front

How can students demonstrate the cycle of day and night using a globe and flashlight?

Back

Students can keep the flashlight still and move the globe around the flashlight.

Front

What is the imaginary line called that Earth rotates around?

Back

The imaginary line is called an axis.

Front

What is an orbit?

Back

An orbit is the path that one object takes around another object in space.

Front

What causes shadows to change length and position during the day?

Back

Shadows change length and position because the Earth rotates on its axis, causing the sun to change its position and angle in the sky.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is when an object spins on its axis, while revolution is when an object travels around another object.

Front

What is the equator?

Back

The equator is an imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What is the role of the sun in creating shadows?

Back

The sun's position in the sky affects the length and direction of shadows.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

At noon, shadows are usually the shortest because the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth's rotation and the cycle of day and night?

Back

The Earth's rotation on its axis causes different parts of the Earth to face the sun, creating day and night.