Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

What direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

East to west.

Front

True or False: Shadows are longest in the early morning and late afternoon.

Back

True.

Front

What happens to the length of a shadow after 12:00 p.m.?

Back

The shadow will increase in length until the sun sets.

Front

At what time of day is a shadow likely to be the longest?

Back

3 PM.

Front

What provides evidence that Earth is always rotating on its axis?

Back

The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day.

Front

What causes shadows to change length throughout the day?

Back

The position of the Sun in the sky changes as Earth rotates.

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that Earth rotates around?

Back

Axis.

Front

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

Back

It causes day and night by rotating towards and away from the Sun.

Front

How does the position of the Sun affect shadow direction?

Back

Shadows point away from the Sun's position in the sky.

Front

What time of day do shadows tend to be shortest?

Back

Around noon.