Shadows

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What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by an object blocking light.

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When are shadows the longest?

Back

Shadows are longest in the morning and late afternoon.

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When are shadows the shortest?

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Shadows are shortest at noon when the sun is highest in the sky.

Front

In which direction does the sun rise?

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The sun rises in the east.

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What happens to shadows in winter?

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In winter, shadows are longer because the sun's path is lower in the sky.

Front

True or False: A shadow is the light area created by an object that stops light.

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False. A shadow is the dark area created by an object blocking light.

Front

What causes a shadow?

Back

A shadow is caused by an object blocking light from a light source.

Front

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

Back

The position of the sun affects the length of shadows; lower sun means longer shadows.

Front

At what time of day are shadows typically the shortest?

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Shadows are typically shortest at noon.

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What is the effect of the sun's height on shadows?

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The higher the sun, the shorter the shadow.