Shadows and the Sun

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What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area created when sunlight is blocked by an object.

Front

When are shadows the longest?

Back

In the morning.

Front

What direction do shadows usually point in the afternoon?

Back

East.

Front

What happens to the length of a shadow when the Sun is high in the sky?

Back

It gets shorter.

Front

How did ancient civilizations use the Sun?

Back

To tell time.

Front

What is sunlight?

Back

Light that comes from the Sun.

Front

What factors affect the size of a shadow?

Back

The position of the light source and the distance of the object from the light.

Front

What is the relationship between the Sun's position and shadow length?

Back

As the Sun rises and sets, the length of shadows changes.

Front

What is an example of a shadow?

Back

The dark shape on the ground created by a tree blocking sunlight.

Front

What time of day do shadows point towards the west?

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In the evening.