Shadows and the Sun

What creates a shadow?

• The Sun moving around the Earth

• An object blocking sunlight

• The Earth moving around the Sun

• Lights in the night sky

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Why do shadows change position during the day?

• Because the Sun moves across the sky

• Because the Earth rotates

• Because shadows move on their own

• Because the Sun gets brighter and dimmer

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How did ancient civilizations use the Sun?

• As a giant clock

• For cooking food

• To navigate the seas

• To create calendars

What direction did the lamp post's shadow point to in the morning?

• North

• South

• East

• West

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At noon, where is the Sun positioned in relation to the shadow?

• To the East

• To the West

• To the North

• Directly overhead

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Why are shadows shorter at noon?

• Because the Sun is further away

• Because the Sun is directly overhead

• Because it is the hottest part of the day

• Because shadows take a break

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What happens to shadows as the Sun sets?

• They disappear

• They get shorter

• They stay the same

• They get longer

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What pattern do shadows follow throughout the day?

• They move randomly

• They stay still

• They get longer, shorter, then longer again

• They only get longer

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What determines the direction of a shadow?

• The time of day

• The Sun's position in the sky

• Both B and C

• The object's shape

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Who is the 'boss' of your shadow?

• The Sun

• The Earth

• Clouds

• The Moon

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