Light and Luminous Objects Quiz

What causes a solar eclipse?

• The Sun passes directly between the Moon and the Earth

• The Moon passes directly between the Sun and the Earth

• The Earth rotates on its axis

• The Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon

What is a luminous object?

• An object that reflects light from a luminous object

• An object that doesn't interact with light

• An object that emits its own light

• An object that absorbs light

What is a non-luminous object?

• An object that reflects light from a luminous object

• An object that doesn't interact with light

• An object that emits its own light

• An object that absorbs light

What is an example of a non-luminous object?

• The Sun

• A laser

• A candle flame

• The Moon

What is an example of a non-luminous object?

• The Sun

• A laser

• A candle flame

• A clock face

What is an example of a luminous object?

• The moon

• A laser

• A persons face

• A clock face

What type of wave is light?

• Electromagnetic wave

• Sound wave

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

What is the speed of light?

• 1,000,000 meters per second

• 600,000 meters per second

• 150,000 meters per second

• 300,000 meters per second

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?

• Wind

• Water

• Sun

• Geothermal

What is the process of converting light energy into chemical energy in plants called?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Germination