Following the Sun

Front

The direction of your shadow is always _____

Back

away from the Sun

Front

Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

rotates on its axis

Front

Ancient civilizations thousands of years ago used the Sun for what purpose?

Back

like a giant clock

Front

Every day, ancient civilizations saw the sun rising in the _____

Back

east

Front

Early in the morning, an object's shadow will extend to the _____ (Options: north, east, west, south)

Back

west

Front

When is the Sun high in the sky, almost directly overhead? Options: 7 a.m., 9 a.m., noon, 4 p.m.

Back

noon

Front

When a shadow is long and towards the east, it's _____

Back

late afternoon

Front

When the Sun is low in the sky, shadows are _____

Back

long

Front

Referring to the graph, when was the shadow the shortest? Options: 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM

Back

12:00 PM

Front

Referring to the graph, when was the shadow recorded as the longest? Options: 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM

Back

6:00 PM