Shadows

Front

What do shadows on Earth help show?

Back

Earth's rotation

Front

What is transparent?

Back

A material that allows light to pass through

Front

When the sun gets higher in the sky, shadows get ______.

Back

shorter

Front

When is a shadow formed?

Back

When the path of light is blocked by an object

Front

Which light source causes shadows in the outdoor environment?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Front

What happens to shadows when the light source is moved closer?

Back

Shadows become larger.

Front

What is the effect of a cloudy day on shadows?

Back

Shadows are less defined or may disappear.

Front

What is an opaque object?

Back

An object that does not allow light to pass through.

Front

What is a translucent object?

Back

An object that allows some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly.