Earth's Movement
Why can't you feel Earth's movement?
Earth moves steadily and smoothly.
When a place on Earth is turned away from the Sun, it is what at that spot?
night
What is the spinning of the Earth around its axis called?
rotation
What motion of the Earth causes day and night?
rotation
Earth spins on it's......
axis
The number of daylight hours changes with the
seasons
What keeps the Earth revolving around the sun?
the force of gravity
The number of daylight hours in New York changes with the
seasons
Earth rotates from
west to east
Which months have the longest hours of daylight?
Summer Months (June, July, August)
The movement of one object around another is a
revolution
Explain two effects of Earth's rotation
day to night, shadows
About how long does a rotation of Earth take?
24 hours
If you stand outside in the morning and look at your shadow, how will change at noon?
It will be shorter.
How long does a revolution take?
Explain two pieces of evidence that support the concept that Earth is moving
seasons and stars
What are some clues that Earth is moving?
The stars and sun move in the sky. The seasons change.
What causes the seasons to change
Earth's tilt
What is the name of Earth's orbit?
ellipse
Explain why an object's shadow will be longer in the morning and evening.
The sun is lower in the sky at these times.