Shadows Test Review

Front

The length of a shadow created by the sun is affected by __________.

Back

the time of day

Front

If the sun was directly overhead at 12pm, how long might the shadow of the tree measure at 2pm?

Back

10 feet

Front

Shadows appear to move when the ________ of the light source changes.

Back

angle

Front

How does a sundial use shadows?

Back

The sun casts a shadow on the slanted center piece, which acts like an hour hand on a clock.

Front

Part of the planet experiences daytime, while the other part of the planet experiences night. How is this shadow of darkness created?

Back

Part of the planet blocks the light of the sun.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

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

Front

What factors can affect the size of a shadow?

Back

The position of the light source, the distance from the object to the surface, and the angle of the light.

Front

What happens to shadows as the sun sets?

Back

Shadows grow longer as the sun gets lower in the sky.

Front

What is a sundial?

Back

A sundial is a device that tells the time by the position of the sun's shadow.

Front

How does the angle of the sun affect shadows?

Back

The angle of the sun determines how long or short a shadow will be.