Shadows

Front

What is formed when an object blocks the path of light?

Back

A shadow

Front

In which direction does the sun set?

Back

West

Front

What happens to shadows when the sun gets lower in the sky?

Back

Shadows get longer.

Front

What is the term for the Earth spinning around once every day?

Back

Rotation

Front

Which of the following is an artificial light source: sun, firefly, lightning, or flashlight?

Back

Flashlight

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 causes shadows to change size throughout the day?

Back

The position of the sun in the sky.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis; revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon.

Front

Can shadows be formed in the dark?

Back

No, shadows require a light source.