Why is there day and night? Flashcards
What is the Earth’s Axis?
The imaginary line that goes from the north to south pole that earth rotates around
In what direction does the sun rise?
East
In what direction does the sun set?
West
What causes day and night?
Earth’s rotation on it access
Why is the world divided into time zones?
The sun is at its peak at different places, at different times.
Which season has the most hours of daylight?
Summer
Which season has the least hours of daylight?
Winter
How did we model the Earth’s rotation on its access as a class?
We stuck a post-it on the globe and flashed a light on earth. We kept the light in the same place and spun the globe.
How does the sun’s light illuminate Earth at different times of day?
The earth is spinning and different spots are facing the earth at different times a day
Why does the sun appear to move across the sky?
The sun is not moving, but we are due to earth’s rotation.
