Shadows on Earth

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What are shadows?

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Shadows are dark shapes that appear on surfaces when an object blocks light.

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When are shadows longest?

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Shadows are longest during the morning and evening.

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When are shadows shortest?

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Shadows are shortest around noon.

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What causes shadows?

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Shadows are caused by an object blocking light from a light source, like the sun.

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What does the length of a shadow tell us?

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The length of a shadow can tell us the time of day.

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What direction does the sun rise?

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The sun rises in the east.

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What direction does the sun set?

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The sun sets in the west.

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How do shadows change throughout the day?

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

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What is the relationship between shadows and Earth's rotation?

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Shadows help show Earth's rotation because they change position as the Earth spins.

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What time of day is it if shadows are long?

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If shadows are long, it is likely morning or evening.