Seasons and Shadows

Front

What is the position of the sun at noon?

Back

The sun is overhead at noon.

Front

In which direction does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the east.

Front

In which direction does the sun set?

Back

The sun sets in the west.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 2?

Back

Spring.

Front

How does a shadow change from morning to noon?

Back

A shadow is shorter than the morning shadow or may be no shadow at all.

Front

What causes the changing of the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

At what time of day are shadows the shortest?

Back

At noon.

Front

What happens to shadows in the early morning?

Back

Shadows are longer in the early morning.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on shadows?

Back

The rotation of the Earth causes shadows to change position and length throughout the day.

Front

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

Back

As the sun rises and moves across the sky, shadows change in length; they are longest in the morning and evening and shortest at noon.