Shadows

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun gets higher in the sky?

Back

Shadows get shorter.

Front

What occurs to shadows at noon when the sun is directly overhead?

Back

Shadows almost disappear.

Front

What is NOT a source of light?

Back

A ball.

Front

Where will a tree's shadow be when the sun is at a certain position?

Back

The shadow will be cast in the opposite direction of the light source.

Front

What is the imaginary line running through the Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole called?

Back

Axis.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect the length of shadows throughout the day?

Back

As the sun rises, shadows lengthen; as it reaches noon, shadows shorten; and as it sets, shadows lengthen again.

Front

What is the relationship between the angle of sunlight and the length of shadows?

Back

The lower the angle of sunlight, the longer the shadow; the higher the angle, the shorter the shadow.

Front

What factors can affect the size and shape of a shadow?

Back

The position of the light source, the distance from the object to the surface, and the shape of the object.

Front

What is the term for the area where light is blocked by an object?

Back

Shadow.

Front

How do shadows change throughout the seasons?

Back

Shadows can change in length and direction based on the sun's position, which varies with the seasons.