Shadows on Earth

Front

What do shadows on Earth help show?

Back

Earth's rotation

Front

What changes the length of a shadow?

Back

the angle of the sun

Front

Shadows are longest during _______.

Back

morning and evening

Front

When was this picture most likely taken? (Hint: think about the shadow's length)

Back

morning or evening

Front

When the sun gets lower in the sky, shadows get_______.

Back

longer

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 form?

Back

Shadows form when an object blocks light.

Front

What time of day do shadows point towards the west?

Back

In the evening.

Front

What happens to shadows at noon?

Back

Shadows are shortest at noon.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect shadows?

Back

The position of the sun changes the direction and length of shadows.