Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

When are shadows shortest during the day?

Back

Shadows are shortest around noon.

Front

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

Back

Shadows become longer.

Front

What is the term for Earth's spinning motion?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What time of day is it if the shadow is long and pointing towards the east?

Back

It is morning, around 7:00 a.m.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.

Front

What direction does the Earth rotate?

Back

The Earth rotates from west to east.

Front

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

Back

It takes approximately 24 hours.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the appearance of the sun in the sky?

Back

It causes the sun to appear to rise in the east and set in the west.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.