Shadow

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

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

• tall

• shorter

• darker

In what direction does the sun appear to travel?

• from west to east

• from north to south

• from east to west

• from south to north

What causes shadows? 

• An object blocking the light source
• The water cycle
• An object letting the light source through
• The moon

What time of day are shadows the shortest? 

• Early morning
• Late Morning
• Noon
• Sunset

Which light source causes shadows in the outdoor environment? 

• The Sun
• The Lightbulb
• The House
• The School

True or False: The shadows are longest in the early morning and late afternoon. 

• True
• False

This is the period of time it takes for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis. 

• Day
• Year
• Night
• Rotation