Sun and Shadow Review

Front

What direction does your shadow point in the afternoon?

Back

To the east.

Front

If you are facing west in the morning, where will your shadow be?

Back

In front of you.

Front

What direction does your shadow point in the morning?

Back

To the west.

Front

What is it called when the side of the Earth is facing the sun?

Back

Daytime.

Front

True or False: The shape and direction of your shadow changes during the day because the sun's position changes.

Back

True.

Front

What causes shadows to form?

Back

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

Front

What happens to your shadow as the sun rises?

Back

Your shadow gets shorter and moves from west to east.

Front

What happens to your shadow as the sun sets?

Back

Your shadow gets longer and moves from east to west.

Front

What is the position of the sun at noon?

Back

The sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Front

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

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon and longest in the morning and evening.