Shadows

Front

What direction does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the east.

Front

What direction does the sun set?

Back

The sun sets in the west.

Front

What is the primary light source that causes shadows outdoors?

Back

The Sun.

Front

When are shadows typically longest during the day?

Back

Shadows are longest during the morning and evening.

Front

What can the length of a shadow indicate about the time of day?

Back

A long shadow can indicate that it is morning or evening.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

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

Front

How does the position of the sun affect the length of shadows?

Back

The position of the sun in the sky affects the angle of light and thus the length of shadows; lower angles create longer shadows.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

At noon, shadows are typically shortest because the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Front

What factors can affect the size and shape of a shadow?

Back

The size and shape of a shadow can be affected by the distance of the object from the light source, the angle of the light, and the shape of the object.

Front

How do shadows change throughout the day?

Back

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