Sun and Shadows

What is a shadow?

• A dark area where sunlight can't reach

• A light area behind an object

• A reflection of an object

• A type of sunlight

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Why does a shadow move?

• Because the object moves

• Because the shadow moves on its own

• Because the Sun moves across the sky

• Because the Earth is flat

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What direction does a shadow point to in the morning?

• West

• East

• South

• North

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What happens to shadows at noon?

• They disappear

• They are the longest

• They point East and West

• They usually point North or South

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How did ancient civilizations use the Sun?

• To create shadows for fun

• To cook food

• To tell time

• To navigate the seas

What pattern do shadows follow during the day?

• They move randomly

• They only get longer

• They get shorter, then longer

• They stay the same

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What happens to the shadow's direction in the afternoon compared to the morning?

• It disappears

• It points in the same direction

• It becomes colorful

• It points East instead of West

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Why can't sunlight pass through your body to avoid creating a shadow?

• Because the body is transparent

• Because the body is made of water

• Because the body is solid

• Because the body absorbs all light

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What did we use as an example of something that doesn't move to observe shadows?

• A swimming fish

• A flying bird

• A lamp post

• A running child

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What does the Sun's position in the sky affect?

• The color of the sky

• The movement of the clouds

• The temperature of the Sun

• The length and direction of shadows

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