Sun's Rotation and Shadows

Front

Why does the sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

The sun appears to move across the sky due to Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What provides the best evidence that Earth is always rotating on its axis?

Back

The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day.

Front

What time of day does a short shadow indicate?

Back

A short shadow typically indicates noon.

Front

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

Back

It takes 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis.

Front

What happens to shadows as the sun moves across the sky?

Back

Shadows change in length and direction as the sun moves across the sky.

Front

What is the position of the sun at noon?

Back

At noon, the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on shadows?

Back

Earth's rotation causes shadows to change position and length throughout the day.

Front

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

Back

When the sun is low in the sky, shadows are long; when the sun is high, shadows are short.

Front

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

Back

The daily movement of the sun across the sky is called solar motion.

Front

How do shadows help us understand time during the day?

Back

Shadows can indicate the time of day based on their length and direction.