Earth's Rotation

Front

What gives us different positions of the sun during the daytime?

Back

Earth's rotation.

Front

What is a rotation?

Back

A spin around a center.

Front

What is an axis?

Back

An imaginary line about which a body rotates.

Front

Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

Because of the Earth's rotation.

Front

What time is it when the Sun is about 45 degrees up from the horizon in the west?

Back

3:00 PM.

Front

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

Back

It causes day and night by rotating the Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

What is the direction of Earth's rotation?

Back

From west to east.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is spinning on an axis; revolution is moving around another body.