Transcript The_Sun_Review - mrsbreitbachcarver

The Sun
What are the cardinal
directions?
• The four main points on a compass: north,
south, east, and west.
What is a compass?
• A tool used to determine directions.
What is a shadow?
• The dark area behind an object that
blocks light.
What are the seasons?
• Spring, summer, fall, and winter.
What is the Sun?
• The star around which Earth and other
planets orbit.
Sunrise to sunset
• Where did the Sun rise this morning?
• Answer: EAST!
• Where will the Sun set this evening?
• Answer: WEST!
• Does the Sun rise and set in the same
directions each day?
• Answer: YES!!!
More on Shadows
• Where will your shadow be if the Sun is in
front of you?
Answer: Behind you
Where is the Sun at noon?
A.At the lowest point in the sky
B.At the equator
C.At the highest point in the sky
D.At the horizon
Answer: C
What causes day and night on
Earth?
A. Earth rotates on its axis
B. Earth revolves around the Sun
C. The Moon revolves around Earth
Answer: A
What information can a shadow give
you?
(More than one is correct)
A. Position of the Sun
B. Time of Day
C. How tall you are
D. Where east and west are
• Answer: A, B, D
When will your shadow be the
longest?
A.Noon in winter
B.Sunset in summer
C.Noon in summer
• Answer: B
Which pole shows an early morning
shadow?
C
A
B
• Answer: C