Shadows
Shadows appear to move because....
What is the Earth's rotation. This changes the position of the tree in relation to the sun.
The imaginary line the earth spin on is called...
What is the axis
Does everyone on earth experience day and night at the same time?
No.
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Use the picture on the board to solve.
Which shadow represents what the shadow would look like at 10 am?
What is Shadow B?
The path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space
If the earth went slower on it's axis, what would happen?
Days would be longer.
Name the four seasons
What is winter,spring, summer, and fall?
Using the same picture, what would a shadow look like at 6 pm?
What is D?
Making a complete spin on an axis
How long does it take earth to complete ONE rotation?
24 hours
Why do we have seasons?
What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?
True or false: A planet that completes a rotation in 12 hours takes HALF as long as earth to complete a rotation.
What is true?
A natural satellite that orbits a planet
What is a moon?
Why do we have day and night?
The earth's rotation makes us have day and night.
How fast does the earth rotate?
1,000 Miles per hour
The shadow of Posen Intermediate School changes throughout the year. In July it is 200 feet. In September it is 300 feet. In January it is 500. How many feet would it be in November?
What is 400?
The planet on which all known life exists?
What is earth.
How long does it take the earth to complete one REVOLUTION around the sun?
365 days
Why can't we feel the earth spinning?
We can't feel the earth spinning because we are always going the same speed...we are used to it.