The Sun and shadows

The video explains how the position of the sun affects the size and direction of shadows throughout the day. In the morning and evening, the sun is low, causing long shadows. At midday, the sun is high, resulting in short shadows. The changing sun position alters shadow size and direction.

Why does your shadow appear longer in the morning?

• Because the sun is directly overhead

• Because the sun is at its highest point

• Because the sun is low in the sky

• Because the sun is behind you

What happens to your shadow when the sun is at its highest point?

• It becomes shorter

• It moves to the other side

• It disappears

• It becomes longer

At what time of day is your shadow the shortest?

• At dawn

• At night

• At midday

• At dusk

How does the sun's position at dusk affect your shadow?

• It makes the shadow longer

• It makes the shadow shorter

• It makes the shadow disappear

• It makes the shadow move to the front

What causes your shadow to move to the other side by the end of the day?

• The sun rising in the east

• The sun setting in the west

• The sun's changing position in the sky

• The moon's position