Shadows & Light

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 causes shadows to form?

Back

Shadows form when an object blocks light from a light source.

Front

What time of day do shadows tend to be the longest?

Back

Shadows are usually longest in the early morning and late afternoon.

Front

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

Back

As the sun rises and moves across the sky, the length of shadows changes; they are shorter when the sun is high and longer when the sun is low.

Front

What is the term for the time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky?

Back

Noon.

Front

When do we see a full moon?

Back

We see a full moon when all of the sun's light is shining on the half of the moon facing us.

Front

What happens to shadows as the sun sets?

Back

As the sun sets, shadows grow longer.

Front

What is the effect of clouds on shadows during the day?

Back

Clouds can block sunlight, making shadows less defined or causing them to disappear.

Front

How does the angle of the sun affect the size of a shadow?

Back

The angle of the sun affects the size of a shadow; a lower angle creates a longer shadow.

Front

What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.