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

Where does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the East.

Front

When the sun is high in the sky, what happens to shadows?

Back

Shadows get shorter.

Front

When are shadows longest?

Back

Shadows are longest during morning and evening.

Front

In which direction do shadows point compared to the sun?

Back

Shadows point in the opposite direction of the sun.

Front

What causes a shadow to form?

Back

A shadow forms when an object blocks light from a light source.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon.

Front

If the sun is in the west, where will the shadows point?

Back

Shadows will point to the east.

Front

What is the effect of a low sun on shadows?

Back

A low sun creates longer shadows.

Front

What time of day do shadows disappear?

Back

Shadows can disappear at night when there is no light.