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Shadow

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When the sun gets higher in the sky, shadows get ______.

a)

longer

b)

gone

c)

shorter

d)

darker

2.

When the sun gets lower in the sky, shadows get______.

a)

longer

b)

gone

c)

shorter

d)

darker

3.

Shadows are longest during _______.

a)

morning and evening

b)

noon

c)

night

4.

Shadows are shortest around______.

a)

morning and evening

b)

noon

c)

night

5.

The sun appears to __________.

a)

rise in the east, set in the west

b)

rise in the west, set in the east

6.
Where does the sun rise? 
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
7.
Where does the sun set? 
a)
North 
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
8.
Which light source causes shadows in the outdoor environment? 
a)
The Sun
b)
The Lightbulb
c)
The House
d)
The School
9.

What do shadows on Earth help show?

a)

Earth's rotation

b)

Earth's revolution

c)

Earth's equator

d)

Earth's axis

10.

When is a shadow formed?

a)

When the light is turned off

b)

When the path of light is blocked by an object

c)

When an object falls to the floor

d)

When the light it turned on

11.

What does the moon orbit?

a)

Earth

b)

a star

c)

a space rock

d)

a satellite

12.

When the Sun is behind you, your shadow is ...

a)

behind you

b)

in front of you

c)

at the side of you

d)

not there

13.

Transparent is?

a)

A material that allows light to pass through

b)

The colors of the rainbow

c)

Light made by man

14.

Shadows are longest during _______.

a)

morning and evening

b)

noon

c)

night

15.
Which light source causes shadows in the outdoor environment? 
a)
The Sun
b)
The Lightbulb
c)
The House
d)
The School
16.

When was this picture most likely taken?

(Hint: think about the shadow's length)

a)

morning or evening

b)

night

c)

noon

d)

afternoon

17.

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

a)

A problem

b)

A fog

c)

A reflection

d)

A shadow

18.

When the Sun is behind you, your shadow is ...

a)

behind you

b)

in front of you

c)

at the side of you

d)

not there

19.

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

20.

When is a shadow formed?

a)

When the light is turned off

b)

When the path of light is blocked by an object

c)

When an object falls to the floor

d)

When the light it turned on

21.

Which of the following statements about light waves is NOT true?

a)

They come from sources across space

b)

They travel in a straight line from their source

c)

They can travel through any type of material

d)

They can be reflected by some types of material

22.

Daphne has a ring that changes color in the sun. Which material should she use to block the sun from reaching her ring?

a)

Sandwich Bag

b)

Plastic Wrap

c)

Aluminum Foil

d)

Wax Paper

23.

Based on Aiyana's results which two materials are opaque?

a)

wood and frosted glass

b)

cardboard and wood

c)

frosted glass and notebook paper

d)

clear glass and glass of water

24.

What does it mean if an object is transparent?

a)

It's see-through

b)

It's light weight

c)

It's very strong

d)

It's long-lasting

25.

Based on the results above, what is the BEST conclusion Quasia can make?

a)

Light rays travel through liquid

b)

Light rays can't travel through some materials

c)

Clear glass and notebook paper are transparent

d)

The harder the material the less light passes through

26.

Which best describes how light passes through the materials in the picture above?

a)

plastic wrap is transparent, wax paper is opaque

b)

plastic wrap is transparent, wax paper is translucent

c)

plastic wrap is opaque, wax paper is translucent

d)

plastic wrap is translucent, wax paper is transparent

27.

A green house protect plants from weather and lets light in. What's the best type of material to make one?

a)

Transparent-allows some light through

b)

Transparent- allows most light through

c)

Translucent-allows most light through

d)

Translucent- allows some light through

28.

Which list correctly identifies each window as opaque, transparent or translucent?

a)

W-translucent X- transparent Y-opaque

b)

W-transparent X- opaque Y-translucent

c)

W-transparent X- translucent Y-opaque

d)

W-opaque X- translucent Y-transparent

29.

The picture show light shined on an object. The object is BEST described as what?

a)

Transparent

b)

Opaque

c)

Translucent

d)

Shimmery

30.

If Traten shines a flashlight through an opaque object, how much light should pass through?

a)

All the light should pass through

b)

Most of the light should pass through

c)

Half of the light should pass through

d)

None of the light should pass through

31.

Your mother allows you to visit your friend in your neighborhood. The sun is shining brightly. What will you do to protect your eyes?

a)

Cover eyes with handkerchief before going out.

b)

Put eye drops before going out.

c)

Wash face before going out.

d)

Wear sunglasses while you are out.

32.

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?

a)

window with scratch free glass

b)

window with thin glass

c)

window with translucent glass

d)

window with transparent glass

33.

4. The type of materials that do not allow light to pass through them are called

_______________.

a)

opaque

b)

transparent

c)

translucent

d)

none of the above

34.

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?

a)

umbrella

b)

book

c)

bag

d)

raincoat

35.

Objects are not clearly seen through these materials because they blur the light that passes through them.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

d)

clear glass

36.

What happens when light falls on a wood? Light is __________.

a)

absorbed

b)

transmitted

c)

blocked

d)

scattered

37.

Some materials do not transmit light. They do not allow the light to pass through them. These materials are called (a)   materials.

38.

(a)   materials transmit light when they allow all the visible light wave to pass through them.

39.

What is the best description of a translucent material?

a)

no light passes through the material

b)

some light passes through the material

c)

all light passes through the material

40.

Why does an opaque object cause a shadow?

a)

Transparent objects block the light causing a shadow.

b)

Translucent objects block the light causing a shadow.

c)

Because objects block the light causing a shadow.

d)

Because the object is shining brightly.