Shadows

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

What causes shadows?

Back

Shadows are caused when an object blocks light from a light source.

Front

When do shadows appear?

Back

Shadows appear when there is a light source and an object to block that light.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect shadows?

Back

The position of the sun affects the length and direction of shadows. Shadows are longer in the morning and evening and shorter at noon.

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun rises?

Back

As the sun rises, shadows become shorter.

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun sets?

Back

As the sun sets, shadows become longer.

Front

At what time of day are shadows the shortest?

Back

Shadows are the shortest at noon when the sun is directly overhead.

Front

Where will a shadow fall if the light source is in front of an object?

Back

The shadow will fall behind the object.

Front

Where will a shadow fall if the light source is behind an object?

Back

The shadow will fall in front of the object.

Front

What is the relationship between the height of the sun and the length of shadows?

Back

The higher the sun in the sky, the shorter the shadows.