Shadows

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What is a shadow?

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A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

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What causes shadows?

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Shadows are caused when an object blocks light from a light source.

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Where does the sun rise?

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The sun rises in the east.

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Where does the sun set?

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The sun sets in the west.

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What happens to shadows when the sun is high in the sky?

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Shadows become shorter.

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What happens to shadows when the sun is low in the sky?

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Shadows become longer.

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

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As the sun moves across the sky, the length of shadows changes.

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What is the effect of a light source on shadows?

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The closer the light source is to an object, the darker and sharper the shadow will be.

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What do shadows indicate about the time of day?

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Shadows can help indicate the position of the sun and thus the time of day.

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How do shadows help us understand Earth's rotation?

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Shadows change position and length throughout the day, showing how the Earth rotates.