Shadows

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What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by an object blocking light.

Front

What causes shadows?

Back

Shadows are caused by light being blocked by an object.

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When are shadows the longest?

Back

Shadows are longest in the morning and evening when the sun is low in the sky.

Front

When are shadows the shortest?

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

Front

What direction does the sun rise?

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The sun rises in the East.

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What direction does the sun set?

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The sun sets in the West.

Front

What is the main light source that creates shadows outdoors?

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The main light source that creates shadows outdoors is the Sun.

Front

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

Back

The position of the sun affects the length of shadows; lower sun positions create longer shadows.

Front

If it is noon, where would you expect to see the shortest shadow?

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At noon, you would expect to see the shortest shadow directly beneath the object.

Front

What happens to shadows on a cloudy day?

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On a cloudy day, shadows may be less defined or disappear because the light is diffused.