Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

In which direction does the sun appear to rise?

Back

In the East.

Front

When are shadows longer?

Back

Shadows are longer when the sun is lower in the sky.

Front

At what time of day is the sun highest in the sky?

Back

12:00 p.m. (noon).

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth.

Front

What is the main reason for the changing length of shadows throughout the day?

Back

The position of the sun in the sky.

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

Earth's rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

Front

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

Back

It causes day and night.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon when the sun is highest in the sky.

Front

What direction does the sun appear to set?

Back

In the West.

Front

What is the relationship between the sun's position and shadow length?

Back

The lower the sun is in the sky, the longer the shadow.