Earth's Rotation & Shadows

Front

What time of day is the sun highest in the sky?

Back

12:00 p.m. (noon)

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to set?

Back

In the West

Front

Where does the sun rise?

Back

In the East

Front

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

Back

Shadows get longer.

Front

What is the direction of Earth's rotation?

Back

West to East

Front

What is the relationship between the sun's position and the length of shadows?

Back

As the sun rises, shadows are shorter; as the sun sets, shadows are longer.

Front

What is the term for the daily movement of the sun across the sky?

Back

Solar movement.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

The sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west.

Front

How does the sun's position change throughout the day?

Back

The sun moves from east to west across the sky.