Shadows and the Sun

What time of day do shadows point towards the west?

• In the morning.

• In the afternoon.

• In the evening.

• At noon.

What is a shadow?

• A dark area created when sunlight is blocked by an object.

• A bright area created by the reflection of light.

• A color that appears when light is refracted.

• A shape formed by the outline of an object in light.

What is the effect of a low Sun on shadows?

• Shadows are shorter when the Sun is low in the sky.

• Shadows are longer when the Sun is low in the sky.

• Shadows do not change length regardless of the Sun's position.

• Shadows disappear when the Sun is low in the sky.

What is an example of a shadow?

• The dark shape on the ground created by a tree blocking sunlight.

• A reflection of an object in a mirror.

• The color of an object when illuminated by a light source.

• The outline of an object seen on a wall.

Why do shadows change throughout the day?

• Because the Sun moves across the sky, changing the angle of light.

• Because the Earth rotates on its axis, causing shadows to lengthen.

• Because clouds block the Sun, altering the shadow's shape.

• Because the Moon influences the Sun's position in the sky.

What is the effect of a high Sun on shadows?

• Shadows are longer when the Sun is high in the sky.

• Shadows are shorter when the Sun is high in the sky.

• Shadows remain the same length regardless of the Sun's position.

• Shadows disappear when the Sun is high in the sky.

When are shadows the longest?

• In the morning.

• At noon.

• In the evening.

• At midnight.

What is a sundial?

• A device that uses the position of the Sun's shadow to tell time.

• An instrument for measuring temperature.

• A type of clock that uses water to measure time.

• A device that counts the number of days in a month.

What direction do shadows usually point in the afternoon?

• West

• East

• North

• South

What happens to the length of a shadow when the Sun is high in the sky?

• It gets shorter.

• It gets longer.

• It stays the same.

• It disappears completely.