Shadows

Front

What time of day is the sun directly overhead?

Back

12:00 noon

Front

What happens to the length of a shadow when the sun is lower in the sky?

Back

The shadow looks longer.

Front

What type of objects can you NOT see through?

Back

Opaque objects.

Front

What do transparent objects not create because light is not blocked?

Back

A shadow.

Front

When is a shadow the shortest?

Back

When the sun is directly overhead.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

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

Front

What type of light allows you to see through an object?

Back

Transparent light.

Front

What is the opposite of opaque?

Back

Transparent.

Front

What happens to shadows as the sun sets?

Back

Shadows become longer.

Front

What is the effect of the sun's position on shadow length?

Back

The lower the sun, the longer the shadow.