Shadows

How does the sun's position in the sky change in 1 day?

• The sun rises in the north and sets in the south

• The sun comes up in the east, overhead at noon, and sets in the west

• The sun rises in the east, is in the west at noon, and sets in the north

In what ways does a shadow change during the day?

• They get smaller as the day goes on

• They get wider as it gets darker

• Shadows change direction and length

What causes a shadow to change during the day?

• The sun's position in the sky

• Where the moon is located during the day

• When the sun sets

What is the position of the sun in the season of summer

• There is no sun

• At noon it is high in the sky

• At noon it is at its lowest point

What position is the sun at during the season of winter

• At noon, the sun is at the lowest position

• At noon, the sun is at its highest point

• At noon, there is no sun

The higher the sun is in the sky, the ________ the shadows are

• tall

• shorter

• darker