Shadows

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What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by an object blocking light.

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What causes shadows to form?

Back

Shadows form when an object blocks light from a light source, like the sun.

Front

Where do shadows point when the sun is in the east?

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Shadows point towards the west when the sun is in the east.

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What happens to shadows at noon?

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At noon, shadows are the shortest because the sun is directly overhead.

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How do shadows change throughout the day?

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Shadows change in length and direction as the sun moves across the sky.

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What time of day do shadows get longer?

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Shadows get longer in the morning and evening.

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

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As the sun rises and sets, the length of shadows changes; they are longer when the sun is low and shorter when the sun is high.

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Why do shadows move during the day?

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Shadows move because the sun appears to move across the sky.

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What is the effect of a cloudy day on shadows?

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On a cloudy day, shadows are less defined and may be lighter or disappear.

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Can shadows be created by artificial light?

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Yes, shadows can be created by any light source, including artificial lights.