What is a shadow?

Shadows & Light

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5th Grade
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1.
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A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes shadows to form?
Back
Shadows form when an object blocks light from a light source.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What time of day do shadows tend to be the longest?
Back
Shadows are usually longest in the early morning and late afternoon.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between the position of the sun and the length of shadows?
Back
As the sun rises and moves across the sky, the length of shadows changes; they are shorter when the sun is high and longer when the sun is low.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky?
Back
Noon.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When do we see a full moon?
Back
We see a full moon when all of the sun's light is shining on the half of the moon facing us.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to shadows as the sun sets?
Back
As the sun sets, shadows grow longer.
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