WorksheetsShadows and the Sun
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a shadow?
A dark area created when sunlight is blocked by an object
A reflection of light on a surface
A bright area created when sunlight is blocked by an object
A source of light
Why does a shadow move throughout the day?
Because the object creating the shadow moves
Because the Sun moves in the sky
Because the Earth rotates on its axis
Because shadows have a mind of their own
How did ancient civilizations use the Sun?
To tell time
To create shadows
To grow crops
To navigate the seas
What happens to the length of a shadow when the Sun is high in the sky?
It gets longer
It gets shorter
It stays the same
It disappears
At what time of the day is the shadow of an object usually the shortest?
7 am
9 am
12 pm
6 pm
What direction do shadows usually point at noon?
North or South
East or West
When are shadows the longest?
In the morning
At noon
In the afternoon
In the evening
What direction do shadows usually point in the morning?
North
South
East
West
What direction do shadows usually point in the afternoon?
North
South
East
West
What determines the length and direction of a shadow?
The object creating the shadow
The time of day
The position of the Sun
The weather conditions
