Shadows

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What is a shadow?

Back

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

Front

When are shadows the longest?

Back

Shadows are longest in the morning and evening when the sun is low in the sky.

Front

When are shadows the shortest?

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon when the sun is directly overhead.

Front

What direction does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the east.

Front

What causes a shadow to change size and shape?

Back

A shadow changes size and shape due to the movement of the sun in the sky.

Front

True or False: A shadow is created by light passing through an object.

Back

False. A shadow is created when an object blocks light.

Front

What happens to your shadow at noon?

Back

At noon, your shadow is at its shortest length.

Front

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

Back

The position of the sun affects the length and direction of shadows.

Front

What time of day would you expect to see the shortest shadows?

Back

You would expect to see the shortest shadows at noon.

Front

What is the effect of the sun's movement on shadows throughout the day?

Back

As the sun moves across the sky, shadows change in length and direction.