Earth's Rotation & Shadows

Front

What is the tilt of Earth's axis in degrees?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

What is the term for Earth's spinning motion?

Back

Rotation

Front

At what time of day is the shadow longest?

Back

When the sun is lower in the sky.

Front

Where does the sun rise?

Back

East

Front

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

Back

Shadows are longer.

Front

What is the term for the path Earth takes around the sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.

Front

What time of day is it if the shadow points west?

Back

It is morning.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect shadow length?

Back

Shadows are shorter when the sun is higher in the sky.