Earth's Rotation

Front

What direction does the sun set in?

Back

West

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun gets lower in the sky?

Back

Shadows get longer.

Front

What does spinning a globe once represent?

Back

1 day/24 hours.

Front

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

Back

Shadows get shorter.

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that the Earth spins around.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

It causes day and night to occur.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area produced when an object blocks light.

Front

Why do shadows change length throughout the day?

Back

Because the position of the sun changes in the sky.