Apparent Movement of the Sun and Shadows Flashcard

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What is the apparent movement of the sun?

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The apparent movement of the sun refers to how the sun seems to move across the sky from east to west during the day due to the rotation of the Earth.

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What causes shadows to change throughout the day?

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Shadows change throughout the day because the position of the sun changes, which affects the angle and length of the shadows cast by objects.

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At what time of day are shadows the shortest?

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Shadows are the shortest around noon (12:00 PM) when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

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What is the direction of shadows in the morning?

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In the morning, shadows point towards the west as the sun rises in the east.

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What is the direction of shadows in the afternoon?

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In the afternoon, shadows point towards the east as the sun sets in the west.

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

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When the sun is low in the sky (morning and evening), shadows are longer. When the sun is high (around noon), shadows are shorter.

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What time is it if a tree's shadow is long and pointing west?

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It is likely late afternoon or evening, as shadows are long and point west when the sun is setting.

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What is the significance of 12:00 PM in relation to shadows?

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At 12:00 PM, shadows are at their shortest because the sun is directly overhead.

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What can you infer if a shadow is cast directly north?

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If a shadow is cast directly north, it is likely midday, as the sun is positioned to the south.

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What is the relationship between the sun's position and the time of day?

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The sun's position in the sky changes throughout the day, indicating the time; it rises in the east, reaches its highest point at noon, and sets in the west.