Shadows

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by an object blocking light.

Front

What causes shadows to form?

Back

Shadows form when an object blocks the path of light.

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun is low in the sky?

Back

Shadows are longer when the sun is low in the sky.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

At noon, when the sun is directly overhead, shadows are shorter and may almost disappear.

Front

In which direction does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the East.

Front

What do shadows indicate about the position of the sun?

Back

Shadows can indicate the time of day based on their length and direction.

Front

What is the relationship between the sun's position and shadow length?

Back

As the sun rises and sets, the length of shadows changes; they are longest in the morning and evening.

Front

What can we learn from observing shadows?

Back

We can learn about the Earth's rotation and the time of day by observing shadows.

Front

What is the effect of a light source moving closer to an object on its shadow?

Back

As a light source moves closer to an object, the shadow becomes larger and more defined.

Front

What is the difference between a shadow and a reflection?

Back

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