WorksheetsY3 Light & Shadow Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What do we call an object that creates its own light?
A light emitter
A light source
A light maker
A light creator
Is the sun a light source?
Yes
No
Is a mirror a light source?
Yes
No
Is the moon a light source?
Yes
No
Is a torch a light source?
Yes
No
How does light travel?
In straight lines
In curved lines
How can we see objects that aren't light sources?
They reflect light (into our eyes)
They absorb light (into our eyes)
How important is light in allowing us to see?
Not important
Somewhat important
Very important
Essential
What do we call animals (like fireflies) that make their own light?
Bioactive
Biomechanical
Biomorphic
Bioluminescent
What word describes an object which allows all light to pass through it?
Opaque
Translucent
Transparent
What word describes an object which allows some light to pass through it?
Opaque
Translucent
Transparent
What word describes an object which allows no light to pass through it?
Opaque
Translucent
Transparent
Which adjective best describes tissue paper?
Opaque
Translucent
Transparent
Which adjective best describes metal?
Opaque
Translucent
Transparent
Which adjective best describes clear glass?
Opaque
Translucent
Transparent
How are shadows created?
Transparent objects stop light from passing through
Transparent objects allow light to pass through
Opaque objects stop light from passing through
Opaque objects allow light to pass through
What causes day and night?
The Sun orbits the Earth
The Earth orbits the Sun
The Sun rotates on its axis
The Earth rotates on its axis
What does the half of the Earth facing towards the sun experience?
Daytime
Nighttime
What does the half of the Earth facing away from the sun experience?
Daytime
Nighttime
What do we call it when the Earth's shadow falls onto the moon?
A full moon
A new moon
A solar eclipse
A lunar eclipse
