Investigation 1 iCheck

Front

What happens to light when it hits an object that it cannot pass through?

Back

It creates a shadow.

Front

When are shadows shortest during the day?

Back

Shadows are shortest around noon.

Front

What is another word for REVOLUTION in terms of movement around a star?

Back

Orbit.

Front

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

Back

The shadow will be found in the east.

Front

When are shadows longest during the day?

Back

Shadows are longest during morning and evening.

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the effect of the sun's position on the length of shadows?

Back

The position of the sun affects the length of shadows; they are longer when the sun is low in the sky and shorter when it is high.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution is the movement of an object around another object.

Front

What causes a shadow to form?

Back

A shadow forms when an object blocks light from a light source.

Front

At what time of day are shadows typically the longest?

Back

Shadows are typically longest in the morning and evening.