Apparent Movement of the Sun and Shadows (5.8C)

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What is the apparent movement of the sun?

Back

The apparent movement of the sun refers to how the sun seems to move across the sky during the day due to the rotation of the Earth.

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At what time of day is a shadow the shortest?

Back

A shadow is usually the shortest around 12:00 PM when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Front

What direction does the sun rise from?

Back

The sun rises in the East.

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What direction does the sun set in?

Back

The sun sets in the West.

Front

How does the length of a shadow change from morning to evening?

Back

In the morning, shadows are long; they shorten until noon, then lengthen again in the evening.

Front

What causes shadows to form?

Back

Shadows are formed when an object blocks the light from a light source, such as the sun.

Front

What is the relationship between the position of the sun and the direction of a shadow?

Back

The shadow will always be opposite to the direction of the sun's rays.

Front

What happens to shadows at 7:00 PM?

Back

At 7:00 PM, shadows are longer as the sun is lower in the sky.

Front

What is the significance of the sun's position in relation to a house's windows?

Back

The position of the sun affects how much sunlight enters a house through its windows at different times of the day.

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What time of day would you expect the longest shadows?

Back

You would expect the longest shadows in the early morning and late afternoon.