Shadows and the Sun

What is a shadow?

• A dark area created when sunlight is blocked by an object

• A reflection of light on a surface

• A bright area created when sunlight is blocked by an object

• A source of light

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Why does a shadow move throughout the day?

• Because the object creating the shadow moves

• Because the Sun moves in the sky

• Because the Earth rotates on its axis

• Because shadows have a mind of their own

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How did ancient civilizations use the Sun?

• To tell time

• To create shadows

• To grow crops

• To navigate the seas

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What happens to the length of a shadow when the Sun is high in the sky?

• It gets longer

• It gets shorter

• It stays the same

• It disappears

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At what time of the day is the shadow of an object usually the shortest?

• 7 am

• 9 am

• 12 pm

• 6 pm

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What direction do shadows usually point at noon?

• North or South

• East or West

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When are shadows the longest?

• In the morning

• At noon

• In the afternoon

• In the evening

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What direction do shadows usually point in the morning?

• North

• South

• East

• West

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What direction do shadows usually point in the afternoon?

• North

• South

• East

• West

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What determines the length and direction of a shadow?

• The object creating the shadow

• The time of day

• The position of the Sun

• The weather conditions

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