Shadows

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What causes shadows in the outdoor environment?

Back

The Sun.

Front

Where does the sun rise?

Back

In the East.

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun gets higher in the sky?

Back

Shadows get shorter.

Front

What do shadows on Earth help show?

Back

Earth's rotation.

Front

What direction does the sun set?

Back

In the West.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

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

Front

How do shadows change throughout the day?

Back

Shadows change in length and direction as the sun moves across the sky.

Front

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

Back

When the sun is low in the sky, shadows are longer; when it is high, shadows are shorter.

Front

What time of day are shadows the longest?

Back

In the morning and late afternoon.

Front

What is the effect of a cloudy day on shadows?

Back

Shadows may be less defined or lighter on cloudy days.