Length and Direction of Shadows

When an object blocks the path of light, what is formed?

• A problem

• A fog

• A reflection

• A shadow

The screen moves from point I to point J.

What happens to the size of the shadow on the screen?

• becomes bigger

• becomes smaller

• remains the same

Moving the screen to position B will give a ________ shadow of the duck

• smaller

• bigger

Moving the duck to position B will give a ________ shadow of the duck

• smaller

• bigger

Which light source causes shadows in the outdoor environment? 

• The Sun
• The Lightbulb
• The House
• The School

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

• longer

• gone

• shorter

• darker

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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

• longer

• gone

• shorter

• darker

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

When the Sun is behind you, your shadow is ...

• behind you

• in front of you

• at the side of you

• not there

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Shadows are longest during _______.

• morning and evening

• noon

• night

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When was this picture most likely taken?

(Hint: think about the shadow's length)

• morning or evening

• night

• noon

• afternoon