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Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
When the sun gets higher in the sky, shadows get ______.
longer
gone
shorter
darker
When the sun gets lower in the sky, shadows get______.
longer
gone
shorter
darker
Shadows are longest during _______.
morning and evening
noon
night
Shadows are shortest around______.
morning and evening
noon
night
The sun appears to __________.
rise in the east, set in the west
rise in the west, set in the east
What do shadows on Earth help show?
Earth's rotation
Earth's revolution
Earth's equator
Earth's axis
When is a shadow formed?
When the light is turned off
When the path of light is blocked by an object
When an object falls to the floor
When the light it turned on
What does the moon orbit?
Earth
a star
a space rock
a satellite
When the Sun is behind you, your shadow is ...
behind you
in front of you
at the side of you
not there
Transparent is?
A material that allows light to pass through
The colors of the rainbow
Light made by man
Shadows are longest during _______.
morning and evening
noon
night
When was this picture most likely taken?
(Hint: think about the shadow's length)
morning or evening
night
noon
afternoon
When an object blocks the path of light, what is formed?
A problem
A fog
A reflection
A shadow
When the Sun is behind you, your shadow is ...
behind you
in front of you
at the side of you
not there
When an object moves closer to a light source, its shadow...
Gets smaller
Gets bigger
Changes shape
Stays the same size
When is a shadow formed?
When the light is turned off
When the path of light is blocked by an object
When an object falls to the floor
When the light it turned on
Which of the following statements about light waves is NOT true?
They come from sources across space
They travel in a straight line from their source
They can travel through any type of material
They can be reflected by some types of material
Daphne has a ring that changes color in the sun. Which material should she use to block the sun from reaching her ring?
Sandwich Bag
Plastic Wrap
Aluminum Foil
Wax Paper
Based on Aiyana's results which two materials are opaque?
wood and frosted glass
cardboard and wood
frosted glass and notebook paper
clear glass and glass of water
What does it mean if an object is transparent?
It's see-through
It's light weight
It's very strong
It's long-lasting
Based on the results above, what is the BEST conclusion Quasia can make?
Light rays travel through liquid
Light rays can't travel through some materials
Clear glass and notebook paper are transparent
The harder the material the less light passes through
Which best describes how light passes through the materials in the picture above?
plastic wrap is transparent, wax paper is opaque
plastic wrap is transparent, wax paper is translucent
plastic wrap is opaque, wax paper is translucent
plastic wrap is translucent, wax paper is transparent
A green house protect plants from weather and lets light in. What's the best type of material to make one?
Transparent-allows some light through
Transparent- allows most light through
Translucent-allows most light through
Translucent- allows some light through
Which list correctly identifies each window as opaque, transparent or translucent?
W-translucent X- transparent Y-opaque
W-transparent X- opaque Y-translucent
W-transparent X- translucent Y-opaque
W-opaque X- translucent Y-transparent
The picture show light shined on an object. The object is BEST described as what?
Transparent
Opaque
Translucent
Shimmery
If Traten shines a flashlight through an opaque object, how much light should pass through?
All the light should pass through
Most of the light should pass through
Half of the light should pass through
None of the light should pass through
Your mother allows you to visit your friend in your neighborhood. The sun is shining brightly. What will you do to protect your eyes?
Cover eyes with handkerchief before going out.
Put eye drops before going out.
Wash face before going out.
Wear sunglasses while you are out.
Your family moved to a new house. You will be given your own bedroom. You want your bedroom to have a minimal amount of sunlight. Which of the following should you choose?
window with scratch free glass
window with thin glass
window with translucent glass
window with transparent glass
4. The type of materials that do not allow light to pass through them are called
_______________.
opaque
transparent
translucent
none of the above
You are walking one afternoon. You are aware that exposure of sunlight can lead to certain diseases. What material can you use in order to block that damages your skin?
umbrella
book
bag
raincoat
Objects are not clearly seen through these materials because they blur the light that passes through them.
transparent
translucent
opaque
clear glass
What happens when light falls on a wood? Light is __________.
absorbed
transmitted
blocked
scattered
Some materials do not transmit light. They do not allow the light to pass through them. These materials are called (a) materials.
(a) materials transmit light when they allow all the visible light wave to pass through them.
What is the best description of a translucent material?
no light passes through the material
some light passes through the material
all light passes through the material
Why does an opaque object cause a shadow?
Transparent objects block the light causing a shadow.
Translucent objects block the light causing a shadow.
Because objects block the light causing a shadow.
Because the object is shining brightly.
