Shadows

What causes shadows? 

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

Where does the sun rise? 

• North
• South
• East
• West

What time of day are shadows the shortest? 

• Early morning
• Late Morning
• Noon
• Sunset

Where does the sun set? 

• North 
• South
• East
• West

Which light source causes shadows in the outdoor environment? 

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

True or False: The Sun is revolving around the Earth

• True 
• False

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

• True
• False

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