Shadows

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

When are shadows the longest during the day?

Back

Shadows are longest during sunrise and sunset.

Front

What causes a shadow to change size and shape?

Back

The position of the sun in the sky changes throughout the day, affecting the size and shape of shadows.

Front

If the sun is in the west, where will the shadow of an object be?

Back

The shadow will be cast towards the east.

Front

What direction does the sun appear to rise?

Back

The sun appears to rise in the east.

Front

What direction does the sun appear to set?

Back

The sun appears to set in the west.

Front

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

Back

As the sun rises and sets, the angle of sunlight changes, causing shadows to be longer in the morning and evening and shorter at noon.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

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

Front

How do shadows help us understand the position of the sun?

Back

By observing the direction and length of shadows, we can determine the position of the sun in the sky.

Front

What is the effect of clouds on shadows?

Back

Clouds can block sunlight, causing shadows to become less defined or disappear temporarily.