What causes day and night?
The earth's rotation
How long does it take for the earth to spin around once?
24 hrs
Does the sun go around the earth?
NO
What does a short shadow mean?
The sun is high in the sky
What is the equinox?
There is 12 hours of light and dark.
The Earth has seasons because...
The orbit of the Earth moves around the sun and different parts get different amounts of light.
The Earth always rotates in the _______ direction.
same
The sun and moon seem to move, but...
The Earth is actually rotating on it's axis and orbiting around the sun.
What is the season when the top of the Earth is facing away from the Sun?
Winter
