Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

Earth's rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full turn.

Front

In which direction does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the East.

Front

Where does the shadow appear when the sun is in the East?

Back

The shadow appears in the West.

Front

What time of day is it when shadows are long and the sun is low in the sky?

Back

It is either morning or evening.

Front

At what time of day are shadows shortest?

Back

Shadows are shortest around noon.

Front

What is the highest point of the sun in the sky during the day?

Back

The sun is highest in the sky at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

When the sun is low in the sky, shadows are longer; when the sun is high, shadows are shorter.

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that the Earth spins around?

Back

The axis.

Front

How does Earth's rotation affect day and night?

Back

As the Earth rotates, different parts of the Earth face the sun, creating day and night.