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Direction Sense · Question 39 of 67

Question 39

EasyOriginal question

In the evening, shortly before sunset, in which direction does the shadow of a flagpole fall?

Options for question 39

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Explanation

  1. Before sunset the sun is in the west.

  2. A shadow falls on the side away from the sun, so it points east.

Worth noting

West is where the sun is, not where the shadow goes.

Concept
Evening shadows fall east
Typical time
40 s
Your time
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The rule this testsShadows and the sun
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