Shadows Flashcard

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

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

Front

How are shadows formed?

Back

When an object blocks the path of light.

Front

What is the main factor that determines the length of a shadow? Options: Distance between the object and the light source, Time of day, Angle of the light source, Color of the object

Back

Angle of the light source

Front

At what time of the day is the shadow the shortest? dawn, sunset, noon, midnight

Back

noon

Front

At what time of the day is the shadow the longest? Options: Noon, Midnight, Dawn, Sunrise or sunset

Back

Sunrise or sunset

Front

What causes the movement of shadows throughout the day?

Back

The changing position of the sun in the sky.

Front

Why do shadows change their direction?

Back

Position of the light source

Front

What happens to the length of a shadow as the object moves closer to the light source?

Back

The length of the shadow decreases.

Front

What happens to the length of a shadow as the object moves farther away from the light source?

Back

The length of the shadow increases.

Front

Can a shadow be bigger than the object casting it? Why or why not?

Back

No