Earth's Rotation & Shadows

Front

What direction does a shadow appear when the sun is setting in the West?

Back

East

Front

Where does the sun rise?

Back

In the East

Front

Where does the sun set?

Back

In the West

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun is higher in the sky?

Back

Shadows are shorter.

Front

What is the term for Earth's spinning motion?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the opposite of rotation?

Back

Revolution (which refers to Earth's orbit around the sun).

Front

At what time of day are shadows the longest?

Back

In the morning and late afternoon.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

It causes different seasons as the Earth orbits the sun.

Front

What is the term for the path the sun appears to take across the sky?

Back

The sun's apparent path.