Sun Position and Shadow Behavior

The video explains how the Earth's rotation from west to east affects the appearance of the sun and the length of shadows throughout the day. In the morning, the sun appears in the east, casting long shadows to the west. As the Earth rotates, the sun rises higher, shortening shadows until midday when they are shortest. In the afternoon, the sun moves towards the western horizon, causing shadows to lengthen in an easterly direction.

Which direction does the Earth rotate?

• West to East

• East to West

• South to North

• North to South

Where does the Sun appear in the morning?

• In the west

• In the north

• In the east

• In the south

What happens to shadows as the Sun appears higher in the sky?

• They change direction

• They disappear

• They get longer

• They shorten

At what time of day are shadows the shortest?

• Early morning

• Midday

• Late afternoon

• Evening

In which direction do shadows grow longer after noon?

• Southerly

• Northerly

• Westerly

• Easterly