Sun’s Out, Moon’s Out
Chasing Shadows
Tis the Season... for Science!
Turn, Turn, Turn
Shadow Play
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According to this chart, which month has the longest days?
December
100
Which statement best explains why the sun appears to move across the sky during the day?
The Earth is rotating on its axis.
100
When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is _______________ in the Southern Hemisphere.
winter
100
What season would you most likely be in if the Sun was shining on you like the picture below?
What kind of light is pictured here?
Direct or Indirect
Winter because of the indirect light
100
The imaginary line running through the poles that the Earth rotates around.
Axis
200
According to this chart, which month has the longest days in Chicago?
June
200
The Sun always rises in the ________. The Sun always sets in the ___________.
East, West
200
How does the Earth's tilt affect the length of days in the Northern Hemisphere during summer?
Because the Earth is tilted on an axis, the N.H. has longer days in the summer due to receiving direct light.
200
What season is the NORTHERN hemisphere experiencing at position 3?
Summer because it is receiving direct light.
200
When the light is directly overhead (90°) the shadow length is....
the shortest
300
Which motion of Earth causes day and night?
Orbiting or Rotating
Rotating
300
If the sun sets at 6:30 pm, where will the sun most likely appear at 10:00 am?
Point W
300
What season would you most likely be in if the Sun was shining on you like the picture below?
What kind of light is pictured here? Indirect or Direct
Summer because the light is direct.
300
What season is the NORTHERN hemisphere experiencing at position 2?
Spring
300
When would a shadow be the LONGEST?
When the sun first comes up
400
Earth continuously rotates on its axis while also moving in an orbit. About how much time does it take for Earth to make one complete rotation on its rotation on its axis?
24 hours
400
Which position(s) would have the SHORTEST shadow?
Position 3 (Noon)
400
In the photo, what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?
Winter because it is receiving indirect light.
400
The half of the Earth that is between the equator and the South pole.
Southern Hemisphere
400
When the sunlight is coming from the West, what direction will the shadow be facing?
East
500
What would happen to the length of day and night if Earth WASN'T titled on an axis?
Day and Night would be the same length all year round.
500
Which position(s) would have the LONGEST shadows?
1 (early morning) and 5 (early evening)
500
What are the two reasons for different light intensities on Earth?
The tilt of the Earth's axis and the revolution of the Earth.
500
According to the daylight hours listed below, during which month would Sydney, Australia be experiencing Summer?
November, December, January
500
What motion causes shadows to change direction and length during the day?
rotation of Earth