Shadows Flashcard

Front

What causes the seasons?

Back

Revolution of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

When the sun gets lower in the sky, what happens to shadows?

Back

Shadows get longer.

Front

Where does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the East.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the orientation of the Sun first thing in the morning?

Back

The Sun is in the East.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect shadow length?

Back

As the sun moves lower in the sky, shadows become longer.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

What time of day are shadows the shortest?

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon when the sun is highest in the sky.

Front

What happens to shadows at sunset?

Back

Shadows become longer as the sun sets.