Shadows

What is a solar eclipse?

• A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

• A solar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.

• A solar eclipse is when the sun is completely obscured by clouds during the day.

• A solar eclipse occurs when the moon reflects sunlight towards the Earth.

Why do shadows appear on the ground?

• Shadows appear on the ground because the light source is above the object, creating a dark area on the surface below.

• Shadows appear on the ground due to the reflection of light from the surface.

• Shadows are formed when an object absorbs all the light that hits it.

• Shadows are created when the ground is uneven, causing light to scatter.

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

• Shadows get longer.

• Shadows disappear completely.

• Shadows become shorter.

• Shadows change color.

What time of day do shadows point towards the west?

• In the morning

• At noon

• In the evening

• During the night

Where does the sun rise?

• In the West

• In the North

• In the East

• In the South

What is the difference between a shadow and a reflection?

• A shadow is created when an object blocks light, while a reflection is the bouncing back of light from a surface.

• A shadow is a dark area caused by an object blocking light, while a reflection is an image seen in a mirror.

• A shadow is a type of reflection that occurs only at night.

• A shadow is created by light sources, while a reflection occurs only in water.

What do shadows on Earth help show?

• Shadows help show Earth's rotation.

• Shadows indicate the time of day.

• Shadows reveal the distance to the sun.

• Shadows demonstrate the phases of the moon.

When are shadows longest during the day?

• During noon when the sun is highest

• In the afternoon before sunset

• During morning and evening

• At midnight when there is no sunlight

What is the term for the area where light is blocked by an object?

• Reflection

• Shadow

• Refraction

• Diffraction

When are shadows shortest during the day?

• In the early morning

• Around noon

• In the late afternoon

• At sunset