Shadows on Earth

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What is a shadow?

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A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by an object blocking light.

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When are shadows shortest during the day?

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Shadows are shortest around noon.

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When are shadows longest during the day?

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Shadows are longest during the morning and evening.

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What happens to shadows at noon when the sun is directly overhead?

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At noon, shadows almost disappear.

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What causes shadows to get longer?

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Shadows get longer when the sun is lower in the sky.

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What time of day do you think this picture was taken if the shadow is long?

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The picture was most likely taken in the morning or evening.

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

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As the sun rises and sets, the length of shadows changes; they are longer in the morning and evening and shorter at noon.

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What can you observe about shadows at night?

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At night, shadows are usually not visible because there is no sunlight.

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How does the height of the sun affect shadow length?

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The higher the sun is in the sky, the shorter the shadow.

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What is the effect of cloudy weather on shadows?

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Cloudy weather can make shadows less defined or harder to see.