Shadows
What causes a shadow?
An object blocking light.
What is a constellation?
A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern.
What is gravity?
The force that pulls objects towards each other.
How does the position of the sun affect the length of a shadow?
shadows are longer in the morning and evening when the sun is low and shorter when the sun is high in the sky.
How do constellations appear to change throughout the year?
Different constellations are visible at different times of the year due to Earth's orbit.
How does gravity affect objects on Earth?
It keeps us grounded and affects how objects fall.
If you move closer to a light source, what happens to your shadow?
Your shadow becomes larger and closer to you.
Why do the constellations appear to move around the sky?
Earth's rotation
How does gravity affect the motion of planets in our solar system?
Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
What type of light source creates sharper shadows?
A point light source creates sharper shadows.
How many constellations are officially recognized today?
There are 88 officially recognized constellations.
If you drop a bowling ball and a feather from the same height, what will happen?
The bowling ball will fall faster.
How do shadows change throughout the day?
Shadows change in length and direction as the sun moves across the sky.
What is the purpose of constellations in navigation?
They help navigators find their way at night
Which would fall faster a ball of paper or a piece of paper?
A ball of paper.