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A flagpole casts a long shadow in the morning and a shorter shadow near midday. What is the main reason for this change?

The Sun becomes smaller during the day The Earth spins on its axis, changing the Sun's apparent position The flagpole becomes shorter at midday The Moon moves in front of the Sun every day

Correct Answer:

The Earth spins on its axis, changing the Sun's apparent position

Explanation:

Earth's rotation makes the Sun appear to move across the sky. As the angle of sunlight changes, the length and direction of shadows change.

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