Sun's Rotation and Shadows

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

Why does the sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Front

When are shadows longest during the day?

Back

Shadows are longest in the early morning and late afternoon.

Front

What is the main reason we experience seasons?

Back

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

Front

How does the Earth's rotation affect shadows?

Back

As the Earth rotates, the position of the sun changes, causing shadows to move and change length.

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 time of day do shadows point towards the sun?

Back

Shadows point away from the sun.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon when the sun is highest in the sky.

Front

How do clouds affect shadows?

Back

Clouds can block sunlight, making shadows less defined or causing them to disappear.