Shadows

Front

What direction does the sun appear to rise in?

Back

East, or the eastern part of the sky.

Front

During which season does the sun travel in its highest path across the sky?

Back

Summer.

Front

Where is the sun located in relation to an object's shadow?

Back

The sun is always on the opposite side of the object.

Front

If the sun is setting in the west, where will the shadow of an object be?

Back

East.

Front

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

Back

False.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area created when an object blocks light.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect the length of a shadow?

Back

Shadows are longer in the morning and evening when the sun is low in the sky.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon when the sun is directly overhead.

Front

What is the relationship between the sun's position and the direction of a shadow?

Back

The shadow will always point away from the sun.

Front

What can you use to determine the time of day based on shadows?

Back

The length and direction of shadows can indicate the time of day.