Sun/Shadows Test Practice at Home #1

Front

What happens to your shadow when the sun is behind you?

Back

Your shadow will be in front of you because shadows will always be in the opposite direction from light sources.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What time of day is it when the Earth is in shadow?

Back

Night.

Front

What demonstrates the Earth's rotation?

Back

The movement of shadows and the position of the sun in the sky.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

Does the Sun move around the Earth?

Back

No, the Earth moves around the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is true about the Earth's light and shadow?

Back

Earth is always half in shadow and half in light.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What causes shadows to form?

Back

Shadows are formed when an object blocks light from a light source.

Front

What direction does your shadow point when the sun is setting?

Back

Your shadow will point towards the east.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

How does the position of the sun affect the length of shadows?

Back

When the sun is low in the sky, shadows are longer; when it is high, shadows are shorter.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What is the relationship between the sun and shadows during the day?

Back

Shadows change position and length throughout the day as the sun moves across the sky.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What is the significance of the equator in terms of sunlight?

Back

At the equator, the sun is directly overhead at noon, resulting in shorter shadows.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2