Earth & Sun: Shadows

Front

Shadows are longest during _______.

Back

morning and evening

Front

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

Back

opposite

Front

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

Back

shorter

Front

Where does the sun set?

Back

West

Front

What causes shadows?

Back

Shadows are caused by an object blocking light.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon.

Front

If the sun is in the east, where will the shadows point?

Back

Shadows will point west.

Front

What time of day do shadows disappear?

Back

Shadows disappear at night.

Front

How do clouds affect shadows?

Back

Clouds can make shadows lighter or cause them to disappear.

Front

What is the relationship between the sun's position and shadow length?

Back

The lower the sun, the longer the shadow.