Shadows
Give an example of something that can have a shadow.
How does the sun's position in the sky change over 1 day?
Sun will rise in the east and appear to be moving west, where it will set.
What is it called when half the earth is in its own shadow?
night
True or false? The sun revolves around the earth.
false
In what ways do shadows change during the day?
length and direction
Is the sun higher in the sky on June 21st or December 21st?
What is a shadow?
A shadow is a dark area caused by the sun and an opaque object.
The Earth spins toward which direction?
east
WHY?
The sun is always on the opposite side of the shadow
What is horizon?
the line where earth's surface/sky seem to meet
What do you need in order to have a shadow
an opaque object and a source of light
What time is it....
A shadow is pointing west and is long.
Early morning.
If the sun is high in the sky, is your shadow long or short?
short
What does revolution mean?
to travel around something else in a circular path; orbit
How long does it take the earth to rotate on its axis?
24 hours
Why do shadows change?
The sun's position in the sky appears to change
What time of day would your shadow be the shortest?
noon
True or false? The Earth's orbit around the sun is what causes night and day?
false
How long does it take the earth to revolve around the sun?
365 days or one year