Earth & Sun: Shadows

Front

Where does the sun set?

Back

The sun sets in the West.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

Shadows are longest during _______.

Back

Shadows are longest during morning and evening.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

Whatever direction the sun is in the sky, the shadows will point in the ________________ direction.

Back

Shadows will point in the opposite direction.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

Where will the tree's shadow be?

Back

The tree's shadow will be at point C.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

When the sun gets lower in the sky, shadows get ______.

Back

When the sun gets lower, shadows get longer.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What causes shadows?

Back

Shadows are caused by an object blocking light from a light source.

Front

What time of day are shadows shortest?

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

How does the position of the sun affect shadow length?

Back

As the sun rises and sets, the length of shadows changes.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What is the relationship between the sun and shadows?

Back

Shadows are always opposite to the direction of the sun.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Front

What happens to shadows at night?

Back

Shadows are not visible at night because there is no sunlight.

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2