Rotate, Revolve, Shadows, Seasons

Front

What causes the seasons to change?

Back

The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

Front

Where does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the East.

Front

Why do we have the day and night cycle?

Back

Because the Earth rotates.

Front

How long does it take the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

Back

One day.

Front

The sun appears to __________.

Back

Rise in the east, set in the west.

Front

What is rotation?

Back

The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is revolution?

Back

The movement of the Earth around the sun.

Front

How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun?

Back

One year.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area created when an object blocks light.

Front

What causes shadows to change size?

Back

The position of the light source and the object.