Shadows

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What is a shadow?

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

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What causes shadows?

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Shadows are caused when an object blocks light from a light source.

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Where do shadows fall?

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Shadows fall on the opposite side of the light source.

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How does the position of the sun affect shadow length?

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Shadows are longer in the morning and evening when the sun is low in the sky, and shorter at noon when the sun is directly overhead.

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What direction do shadows point in the morning?

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In the morning, shadows point towards the west.

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What direction do shadows point in the evening?

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In the evening, shadows point towards the east.

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What is the relationship between shadows and time of day?

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The length and direction of shadows change throughout the day as the sun moves across the sky.

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What is the longest shadow of the day?

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The longest shadow occurs in the early morning or late afternoon.

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What is the shortest shadow of the day?

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The shortest shadow occurs at noon when the sun is at its highest point.

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How can shadows help us tell time?

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Shadows can indicate the time of day based on their length and direction.