Following the Sun Crash Course Kids (shadows)

How can we use shadows to tell time?

• By using a sundial, which casts a shadow to indicate the time based on the Sun's position.

• By observing the length of shadows at different times of the day.

• By measuring the angle of the shadow with a protractor.

• By using shadows to predict the weather conditions.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

What is a shadow?

• A dark area where sunlight can't reach.

• A reflection of an object on a surface.

• A type of cloud formation.

• A source of light in a dark room.

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What is the relationship between the position of the Sun and the length of a shadow?

• The higher the Sun is in the sky, the longer the shadow.

• The lower the Sun is in the sky, the longer the shadow.

• The position of the Sun has no effect on the length of a shadow.

• The length of a shadow is always the same regardless of the Sun's position.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Why do shadows change throughout the day?

• Shadows change because the Sun moves across the sky, altering the angle of light.

• Shadows change due to the Earth's rotation on its axis.

• Shadows change because of the presence of clouds in the sky.

• Shadows change as a result of the Moon's position relative to the Earth.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

What is the difference between a shadow and a reflection?

• A shadow is a dark area caused by an object blocking light, while a reflection is an image seen in a surface like water or glass.

• A shadow is a reflection of an object on a surface, while a reflection is a shadow cast by an object.

• A shadow is created by light sources, while a reflection is created by sound waves.

• A shadow is always darker than a reflection, which can be colorful.

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What time of day do shadows appear shortest?

• Around noon when the Sun is highest in the sky.

• In the early morning when the Sun is rising.

• In the late afternoon when the Sun is setting.

• During the night when there is no sunlight.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

What happens to shadows as the Sun moves from morning to noon?

• They get longer.

• They stay the same length.

• They get shorter.

• They disappear completely.

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What causes a shadow to form?

• An object blocking the path of light.

• A light source moving away from an object.

• The color of the object.

• The distance between the object and the light source.

Why are shadows long in the morning and evening?

• Because the Sun is high in the sky.

• Because the Sun is low in the sky.

• Because the Earth is closer to the Sun.

• Because the light is scattered by the atmosphere.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Why does a shadow move?

• Because the Sun moves across the sky.

• Because the Earth rotates on its axis.

• Because the moon blocks the Sun's light.

• Because of the wind blowing the object casting the shadow.

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