Shadows Quiz

What is a shadow?

• A shadow is a transparent area created by an object blocking the light.

• A shadow is a result of the absence of light.

• A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by an object blocking the light.

• A shadow is a reflection of an object on a surface.

How are shadows formed?

• When light passes through an object.

• When an object blocks the path of light.

• When an object emits light.

• When there is no light in the environment.

What is the main factor that determines the length of a shadow?

• Distance between the object and the light source

• Time of day

• Angle of the light source

• Color of the object

At what time of the day is the shadow the shortest?

• dawn

• sunset

• noon

• midnight

At what time of the day is the shadow the longest?

• Noon

• Midnight

• Dawn

• Sunrise or sunset

What causes the movement of shadows throughout the day?

• The changing position of the sun in the sky.

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

• The gravitational pull of the moon.

• The movement of clouds in the sky.

Why do shadows change their direction?

• Position of the light source

• Movement of the object

• Weather conditions

• Time of day

What happens to the length of a shadow as the object moves closer to the light source?

• The length of the shadow remains the same.

• The length of the shadow decreases.

• The length of the shadow increases.

• The length of the shadow becomes unpredictable.

What happens to the length of a shadow as the object moves farther away from the light source?

• The length of the shadow decreases.

• The length of the shadow remains the same.

• The length of the shadow becomes shorter and longer at different times.

• The length of the shadow increases.

Can a shadow be bigger than the object casting it? Why or why not?

• Yes, because the object may be closer to the light source

• Yes, because the object may be transparent

• No

• Yes, because the object may have multiple light sources