The Movement of Shadows

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What does 'position' mean?

Back

The location or arrangement of something.

Front

How are shadows created?

Back

By blocking light.

Front

What happens to your shadow when you walk away from a street light?

Back

It appears in front of you.

Front

Who were the scientists that noticed planets move differently from stars?

Back

Galileo and Nicholas Copernicus.

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What kind of shadow would you see at noon?

Back

A short shadow directly below.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

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

Front

What factors affect the length of a shadow?

Back

The position of the light source and the angle of the object.

Front

What happens to shadows during sunset?

Back

Shadows become longer as the sun is lower in the sky.

Front

What is the relationship between light and shadows?

Back

Shadows are formed when an object blocks light.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect shadow direction?

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Shadows point away from the sun's position in the sky.