Shadows Review

Front

Where does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the East.

Front

During which season does the sun travel in its highest path across the sky?

Back

The sun travels in its highest path across the sky during summer.

Front

If the sun is setting in the western part of the sky, in which direction will we find the shadow of an object?

Back

If the sun is setting in the west, the shadow of an object will be found in the east.

Front

The sun appears to rise in the _________.

Back

The sun appears to rise in the east, or the eastern part of the sky.

Front

Why does your shadow change during the day?

Back

Your shadow changes during the day because the sun's position in the sky changes.

Front

What is the relationship between the position of the sun and the direction of shadows?

Back

The direction of shadows is opposite to the position of the sun in the sky.

Front

How does the length of a shadow change throughout the day?

Back

The length of a shadow changes throughout the day, being longest in the morning and evening and shortest at noon.

Front

What factors influence the size and shape of a shadow?

Back

The size and shape of a shadow are influenced by the angle of the light source (the sun), the distance from the object to the surface, and the object's shape.

Front

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

Back

The area where light is blocked by an object is called a shadow.

Front

How does the Earth's tilt affect the sun's path in the sky?

Back

The Earth's tilt affects the sun's path in the sky by changing the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth, leading to variations in shadow length and direction throughout the year.