How Shadows Change

Front

Shadows are longest during _______.

Back

morning and evening

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Front

When the sun gets lower in the sky, shadows get ______.

Back

longer

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Front

When was this picture most likely taken? (Hint: think about the shadow's length)

Back

morning or evening

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Front

Which position of the sun will make the longest shadow?

Back

C

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Front

When the sun gets higher in the sky, shadows get ______.

Back

shorter

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Front

What causes shadows to form?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

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Front

What time of day do shadows point towards the west?

Back

In the evening, when the sun is setting in the west.

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Front

What time of day do shadows point towards the east?

Back

In the morning, when the sun is rising in the east.

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Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

Shadows are at their shortest because the sun is directly overhead.

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