Apparent Movement of the Sun

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What does the letter 'B' represent in the diagram of the sun's position at about 10:00 AM?

Back

The letter 'B' represents the position of the sun in the sky at around 10:00 AM.

Front

What is the motion of the Earth that causes day and night?

Back

The motion of the Earth that causes day and night is called Rotation.

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 cycle is caused by the Earth's rotation?

Back

The day-and-night cycle is caused by the Earth's rotation.

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 term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

The path the Earth takes around the Sun is called its orbit.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun cause the seasons.

Front

What is the term for the spinning motion of the Earth?

Back

The spinning motion of the Earth is called Rotation.

Front

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

Back

The Earth's rotation affects time by creating day and night.