Shadows

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What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area or shape made when an object blocks light.

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When do shadows get longer?

Back

Shadows get longer in the morning and evening when the sun is low in the sky.

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When do shadows get shorter?

Back

Shadows get shorter when the sun is high in the sky, like at noon.

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Where does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the East.

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Where does the sun set?

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The sun sets in the West.

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What happens when an object blocks light?

Back

When an object blocks light, it creates a shadow.

Front

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

Back

The position of the sun affects the length of shadows; lower sun means longer shadows.

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Can shadows be seen at night?

Back

No, shadows cannot be seen at night because there is no sunlight.

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What time of day has the shortest shadows?

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Noon has the shortest shadows because the sun is directly overhead.

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What can create a shadow?

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Any object that blocks light can create a shadow.