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G3-unit2-lesson4-Shadows

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When an object blocks the path of light, what is formed?

a)

a reflection

b)

a shadow

c)

a fog

d)

a problem

2.

When an object moves closer to a light source, its shadow...

a)

gets smaller

b)

gets bigger

c)

changes shape

d)

stays the same size

3.

The sun shines on a person, creating a shadow. Choose three statements that are correct.

a)

The sun is a source of light.

b)

The person always has a shadow.

c)

The person blocks light from the sun.

d)

Light from the sun passes through the person.

e)

The shadow is the same shape as the person.

4.

A long time ago, people used this to tell the time. What is it called?

a)

sunplate

b)

dialsun

c)

sundial

d)

platesun

5.

How does a sundial work?

a)

It's magic!

b)

Somebody moves the shadow around.

c)

It casts a shadow at what time it is.

d)

The sun tells it what time it is.

6.

Why do shadows made by the Sun move over the course of a day?

a)

Because the weather changes.

b)

Because it's magic!

c)

Because someone moves the objects.

d)

Because the sun appears to move across the sky.

7.

Shadows made by the Sun are shortest...

a)

in the morning when the sun is rising.

b)

at midday when the sun is directly overhead.

c)

in the evening when the sun is setting.

d)

Never! It stays the same length all the time.

8.

Which will make the darkest shadow? Light shining on a...

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

What should you wear for your eyes when it is sunny outside?

a)

sunglasses

b)

hat

c)

T-shirt

d)

sunscreen

10.

Which bottle does not let light through?

a)
b)
c)
d)