Shadows and Day/Night Facts

Front

What does it mean to rotate?

Back

Rotate means to spin.

Front

What does the Earth do on its axis?

Back

The Earth rotates/spins on its axis.

Front

What is the difference between the Earth's rotation and the Earth's orbit/revolution?

Back

The Earth's rotation is that it spins on it axis.

The Earth's orbit is that it moves around the sun.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate around one full time?

Back

The Earth make a full rotation every 24 hours.

Front

How much of the Earth experience daytime at any point in time?

Back

Half of the Earth is always in daytime and facing the sun.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The Earth rotates or spins. When a location faces the sun it is in daytime. When a location does not face the sun it is nighttime.

Front

At what time of the day are shadows shortest? why?

Back

Shadows are shortest at 12 noon because the sun's rays are hitting us at a high angle.

Front

At what times of the day are shadows longest? Why?

Back

Shadows are shortest in the early morning and late afternoon. At these times, the sun's rays are hitting the Earth at low angles.

Front

During what month/season does the sun appear to be the highest in the sky at noon? Why?

Back

During June/Summer the sun appears to be highest because the Earth is tilted towards the Sun.

Front

What direction will your shadow always point?

Back

The shadow will always point opposite of the Sun.