Earth's Rotation

Front

The side of the Earth facing away into space is experiencing ___________.

Back

night

Front

When the sun appears to rise in the east, we are experiencing ______ on Earth.

Back

Sunrise

Front

When the sun appears to set in the west, we are experiencing ___________ on Earth.

Back

sunset

Front

The sun sets in the __________.

Back

west

Front

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

Back

Earth's rotation

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

The spinning of 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 effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

It causes the cycle of day and night.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

What is the angle of Earth's axis?

Back

About 23.5 degrees.