Shadows

Front

What causes shadows to change during the day?

Back

The sun's position in the sky changes.

Front

In which season does the sun travel in its highest path across the sky?

Back

Summer.

Front

If the sun is setting in the west, where will the shadow of an object be?

Back

East.

Front

At which time of day is the shadow the lowest?

Back

Sunrise.

Front

What happens to a shadow just before sunset?

Back

It is very long and points east.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

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

Front

How does the angle of the sun affect the length of shadows?

Back

When the sun is low in the sky, shadows are longer; when it is high, shadows are shorter.

Front

What direction do shadows generally point at noon?

Back

North.

Front

What is the relationship between the sun's position and the time of day?

Back

The sun's position changes throughout the day, affecting the length and direction of shadows.

Front

Why do shadows appear longer in the morning and evening?

Back

The sun is lower in the sky during these times.