Types of Shadows
What is a shadow?
An absence of light
Name a natural light source.
Varies
What are the shapes of shadows based on?
The solid creating the shadow
Name one type of shadow.
Any kind of shadow
What is a man-made light source?
Varies
How does the angle of light affect a shadow?
It changes the length
What creates a shadow?
A solid object
How does the distance from a light source affect a shadow?
It changes the size
What color are shadows and why?
Black because they are an absence of light
Describe how shadows change throughout the day.
They change in size
What happens to a shadow when the light source is moved closer?
The shadow becomes larger
Why do shadows appear larger or smaller?
The angle of the light
Explain the difference between a shadow and a reflection.
A shadow is created by light being stopped but a reflection sends the light back.
Describe how a candle creates a shadow.
It puts off light that can then be blocked
What factors can change a shadow’s clarity?
Light source strength and distance to light source