Earth's Rotation

Front

When the sun gets lower in the sky, shadows get ______.

Back

longer

Front

If you were to spin a globe one time, what would that represent?

Back

1 day/24 hours

Front

When the sun gets higher in the sky, shadows get ______.

Back

shorter

Front

Why does the sun appear to be moving across the sky every day?

Back

The Earth is rotating on its axis.

Front

The sun rises in the ______.

Back

east

Front

What is Earth's rotation?

Back

The spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on time zones?

Back

Different parts of the world experience day and night at different times.