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 are shadows shortest during the day?

Back

Shadows are shortest around noon.

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun is high in the sky?

Back

When the sun is high in the sky, shadows get shorter.

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun is low in the sky?

Back

When the sun is low in the sky, shadows get longer.

Front

What direction does the sun set?

Back

The sun sets in the West.

Front

What factors affect the length of a shadow?

Back

The length of a shadow is affected by the position of the sun in the sky.

Front

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

Back

As the sun rises and gets higher, shadows become shorter; as the sun sets and gets lower, shadows become longer.

Front

Can shadows be seen at night?

Back

No, shadows cannot be seen at night because there is no sunlight.

Front

What is the effect of a light source being directly above an object?

Back

When a light source is directly above an object, the shadow is very short or may not be visible.