Day and Night Cycles

When are shadows the shortest?

• At sunrise when the sun is low on the horizon.

• At noon when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

• In the late afternoon when the sun is setting.

• During cloudy days when the sun is obscured.

What is a shadow?

• A shadow is a reflection of an object on a surface.

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

• A shadow is a type of light that illuminates an area.

• A shadow is an optical illusion created by the mind.

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the sun?

• Orbit

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Axis

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

• It causes the Earth to rotate faster.

• It affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received in different areas, leading to the changing seasons.

• It has no effect on the seasons at all.

• It changes the distance between the Earth and the Sun.

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

• Rotation is the movement of the Earth around the sun, while revolution is the spinning of the Earth on its axis.

• Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun.

• Rotation refers to the tilt of the Earth, while revolution refers to the orbit of the moon around the Earth.

• Rotation and revolution are two terms that describe the same movement of the Earth.

In which direction does the sun appear to rise?

• North

• West

• East

• South

Why do shadows change throughout the day?

• Because the position of the sun in the sky changes as the Earth rotates.

• Because the shadows are affected by the wind.

• Because the temperature changes throughout the day.

• Because objects move closer or further away from the light source.

When are shadows the longest?

• In the middle of the day when the sun is directly overhead.

• During the early morning and late afternoon when the sun is lower in the sky.

• At noon when the sun is at its highest point.

• During the evening when the sun is setting.

What is the axis of the Earth?

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

• A physical structure located at the equator.

• A line that marks the boundary of the Earth's atmosphere.

• A point where the Earth's crust is the thinnest.

What is the significance of the Earth's revolution?

• It causes the tides.

• It causes the seasons.

• It affects the Earth's rotation speed.

• It influences the moon's phases.