Shadows

Front

What time of day typically has the shortest shadows?

Back

12:00 PM

Front

What letter represents the direction of the sun when shadows are the longest?

Back

D

Front

At what time of day are shadows generally the longest?

Back

6 PM

Front

What happens to shadows as the sun rises higher in the sky?

Back

Shadows get shorter.

Front

What is the region in space located between Mars and Jupiter called?

Back

Asteroid Belt.

Front

What is the relationship between the position of the sun and the length of shadows?

Back

As the sun moves higher in the sky, shadows become shorter.

Front

What factors can affect the length of a shadow?

Back

The angle of the sun, the height of the object casting the shadow, and the time of day.

Front

How does the position of the sun at noon compare to its position at sunset in terms of shadow length?

Back

At noon, shadows are shortest; at sunset, shadows are longest.

Front

What is the effect of latitude on shadow length?

Back

At higher latitudes, shadows can be longer due to the lower angle of the sun.

Front

What is the term for the phenomenon where shadows are cast by an object blocking light?

Back

Umbra.