Earth's Rotation & Orbit

Front

The spinning movement on its axis is called __________.

Back

Earth's rotation

Front

The direction the sun rises in is __________.

Back

East

Front

At what time during the day are shadows the shortest?

Back

12pm

Front

True or False: The Earth's rotation is what gives us day and night every day, all year.

Back

True

Front

At which times during the day are shadows the longest?

Back

Sunrise and sunset

Front

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

Back

Earth's orbit

Front

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

Back

24 hours

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the sun.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the sun?

Back

One year

Front

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

The equator