Understanding Shadows and Light

What are the three essential components needed to create a shadow?

• A mirror, a light source, and a surface

• A light source, a mirror, and a prism

• An object, a light source, and a surface

• An object, a mirror, and a surface

How does the size of a shadow change when the light source is directly overhead?

• The shadow becomes larger

• The shadow becomes smaller

• The shadow disappears

• The shadow remains the same size

What happens to the shadow when the light source is moved lower?

• The shadow changes color

• The shadow disappears

• The shadow becomes larger

• The shadow becomes smaller

In the hands-on activity, what was observed when the flashlight was placed directly above the glue stick?

• The shadow was on the opposite side

• The shadow was elongated

• The shadow was small and round

• The shadow disappeared

What concept is demonstrated by the movement of shadows around a glue stick when the light source is moved?

• A barometer

• A thermometer

• A sundial

• A compass

What is the primary purpose of using mirrors in the light reflection experiment?

• To change the color of light

• To reflect light

• To magnify light

• To absorb light

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

• It is absorbed

• It is reflected

• It is refracted

• It is scattered

How does the Earth's rotation affect the position of shadows?

• Shadows disappear

• Shadows become larger

• Shadows change direction

• Shadows remain constant

Why does the sun not always rise exactly in the east?

• Because of the Earth's tilt and orbit

• Because of the moon's position

• Because of the Earth's magnetic field

• Because of the sun's rotation

What should you do to observe changes in shadows over time?

• Observe shadows only at noon

• Use a flashlight indoors

• Use a mirror to reflect shadows

• Mark the shadows at different times of the day