Earth's Rotation and Shadows

Front

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

Back

Shadows become shorter.

Front

When are shadows shortest during the day?

Back

Shadows are shortest around noon.

Front

What time of day is indicated by a shadow that is longer in the afternoon?

Back

It is likely around 2:00 p.m.

Front

If it is 4:00 p.m. and the sun is setting in the West, which direction will the shadow point?

Back

The shadow will appear in the East.

Front

True or False: Shadows appear in the opposite direction of where the sun is located.

Back

True.

Front

What is the main reason shadows are created?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The lower the sun is in the sky, the longer the shadows; the higher the sun, the shorter the shadows.

Front

What is the relationship between the time of day and the direction of shadows?

Back

Shadows point away from the sun, so their direction changes throughout the day.

Front

What is the term for the daily movement of the sun across the sky?

Back

Earth's rotation.

Front

At what time of day do shadows typically point directly north in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Around noon.