Earth's Rotation

Front

What causes the sun to appear to move across the sky every day?

Back

The Earth is rotating on its axis.

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun gets lower in the sky?

Back

Shadows get longer.

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth spinning around its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun gets higher in the sky?

Back

Shadows get shorter.

Front

In which direction does the sun set?

Back

West.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

1 day.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth causes day and night as different parts of the Earth face the sun.

Front

What is the angle of Earth's tilt during its rotation?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

How does the Earth's rotation affect the length of a day?

Back

The rotation of the Earth determines the length of a day, which is about 24 hours.