Day and Night

Front

What is day?

Back

Day is the time when the part of the Earth facing the sun experiences light.

Front

What is night?

Back

Night is the time when the part of the Earth facing away from the sun is in darkness.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once?

Back

It takes 24 hours for the Earth to complete one full rotation.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

Where does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the east.

Front

Where does the sun set?

Back

The sun sets in the west.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

The axis is an imaginary line that the Earth rotates around.

Front

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

Back

Earth's rotation creates a cycle of day and night, affecting our perception of time.

Front

What happens to the part of Earth facing the sun?

Back

The part of Earth facing the sun experiences daytime.

Front

What happens to the part of Earth facing away from the sun?

Back

The part of Earth facing away from the sun experiences nighttime.