Earth's Rotation and Shadows

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What are shadows?

Back

Shadows are dark shapes that appear on a surface when an object blocks light from a source, like the sun.

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When are shadows longer?

Back

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

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What is Earth's spinning motion called?

Back

Earth's spinning motion is called rotation.

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In which direction does the sun appear to set?

Back

The sun appears to set in the West.

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In which direction does the sun appear to rise?

Back

The sun appears to rise in the East.

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What happens to shadows when the sun moves?

Back

Shadows change position and length as the sun moves across the sky.

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What is the opposite direction of the sun's position?

Back

Shadows appear in the opposite direction of where the sun is.

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

Back

The path Earth takes around the sun is called its orbit.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the sun.

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

Back

It takes about 24 hours for Earth to complete one rotation.