Shadows

Front

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

Back

Shadows get longer.

Front

Which light source causes shadows in the outdoor environment?

Back

The Sun.

Front

When are shadows shortest during the day?

Back

Shadows are shortest around noon.

Front

When is it likely that a picture with long shadows was taken?

Back

In the morning or evening.

Front

Where does the sun appear to rise and set?

Back

The sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Front

What factors affect the length of a shadow?

Back

The position of the light source (like the sun) and the height of the object casting the shadow.

Front

How do shadows change throughout the day?

Back

Shadows change in length and direction as the sun moves across the sky.

Front

What time of day do shadows point towards the west?

Back

In the morning.

Front

What time of day do shadows point towards the east?

Back

In the afternoon.