Shadows and the Earth's Rotation

Front

What does the position of the sun determine on a tree's shadow?

Back

Its length

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on sunlight?

Back

It changes the amount of sunlight different parts receive

Front

What is a source?

Back

The beginning or origin of something

Front

Earth's tilt affects how much sunlight parts of Earth receive.

Back

TRUE

Front

When we are tilted ___ the sun, we receive ___ hours of sunlight.

Back

Towards, more

Front

When is your shadow the shortest?

Back

noon

Front

Approximately, what time of day is it? Options: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 12:00 AM

Back

12:00 PM

Front

The blue dot is Louisville, KY. According to this map, what time of day is Louisville experiencing? (Night, afternoon, morning, or noon)

Back

morning

Front

How many hours does it take for the Earth to rotate completely?

Back

24 hours

Front

The sun appears to rise in the _________. Options: east, eastern part of the sky

Back

east, eastern part of the sky