Earth Shadows

What causes shadows to change position and length throughout the day?

• The sun moving through the sky

• The Earth rotating on its axis

• The amount of clouds in the sky

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Shadows are shortest around______.

• morning and evening

• noon

• night

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Which light source causes shadows in the outdoor environment? 

• The Sun

• The Lightbulb

• The House

• The School

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What time of day are shadows the shortest?

• Sunrise

• Sunset

• Noon

• 10 pm

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When the sun is behind you, where is your shadow?

• behind you

• invisible

• at the side of you

• in front of you

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Look at the picture.  Would the sun be low or high in the sky in the afternoon picture?

• The sun would be directly above.

• You would not be able to see the sun at all.

• The sun would be low in the sky.

• The sun has nothing to do with shadows.

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When does the sun create the longest shadows?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

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What is the primary cause of the Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse?

• The Earth's atmosphere

• The Earth's rotation

• The Earth's revolution around the Sun

• The Earth blocking sunlight

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Which part of the Earth's shadow causes a total lunar eclipse?

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Antumbra

• Exosphere

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During which phase of the Moon can a lunar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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