Shadows

The sun _____________.

• rises in the east and sets in the west

• rises in the west and sets in the east

• rotates to the right

• rotates around the Earth

What pattern does the sun make as it travels across the sky each day?

• a circle

• an arc

• a zig zig

• a spiral

Shadows change throughout the day because they _____________.

• get darker and lighter

• change shapes on the ground

• get longer and shorter

• get wider and thinner

When would it be the hardest to play a game of shadow tag during the day?

• the morning

• wintertime

• noon / midday

• the afternoon

A door would be an example of a(n) ___________ object.

• transparent

• translucent

• opaque

• reflective

Aluminum foil would be an example of a(n) ___________ object.

• transparent

• translucent

• opaque

• reflective

A window would be an example of a(n) ___________ object.

• transparent

• translucent

• opaque

• reflective

Stained glass would be an example of a(n) ___________ object.

• transparent

• translucent

• opaque

• reflective

What happens at night?

• The sun stops producing light.

• The sun produces extra helium gas.

• The moon gives off more light than the sun.

• The Earth blocks the suns light.

Two friends live on opposite sides of the Earth. Which of the following statements are true?

• They have the same daytime and nighttime schedule.

• They will be able to feel the Earth move.

• Their daytime and nighttime will be different.