Earth Rotation

Front

In what direction does the Sun appear to rise every morning?

Back

East

Front

Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky during the day?

Back

The Earth rotates on its axis.

Front

The part of the Earth that is facing away from the Sun will experience what time?

Back

Night

Front

The Earth rotates from which direction to which direction?

Back

West to East

Front

What causes the day/night cycle?

Back

Earth turning on its axis.

Front

What is rotation?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

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

Back

Different parts of the Earth experience day and night at different times.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.