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Light 3

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these are sources of light? You can choose more than one.

a)

the sun

b)

lightbulbs

c)

candles

d)

the moon

e)

mirrors

2.

Shadows are formed when the light from a light source is fully or partially ____

a)

reflected

b)

absorbed

c)

blocked

3.

True or False: we cannot see anything in complete darkness

a)

True

b)

False

4.

True or false: our eyes 'get used to' the dark

a)

True

b)

False

5.

How can I protect my eyes from the sun? You can choose more than one.

a)

By squinting

b)

By wearing sunglasses

c)

By wearing a sunhat

d)

By not looking directly at the sun

e)

By using binoculars

6.

What type of materials can cast shadows? You can choose more than one.

a)

translucent

b)

transparent

c)

opaque

7.

When there is less light, objects are easier to see if they are...?

a)

dark

b)

reflective

c)

small

8.

Rainbows...

a)

are a light source

b)

are not a light source

9.

Torches...

a)

are light sources

b)

are not light sources

10.

Shadows are shortest ...

a)

at night

b)

in the morning

c)

in the middle of the day

d)

in the evening

11.

An opaque object means that ...

a)

light passes through

b)

no light passes through

c)

some light passes through

d)

you can see through it

12.

True or False: we can see things around us because of light reflecting off the object and into our eyes.

a)

True

b)

False

13.
Which will make the darkest shadow? Light shining on a...
a)
sheet of thin tissue paper
b)
glass window  
c)
wooden chopping board  
d)

they will all produce the same darkness of shadow

14.
What does reflection mean?
a)

When light bends around an object.

b)

When light bounces off an object.

c)

When light moves through an object.

d)

When there is no light.

15.

What provides Earth with heat and light?

a)

The Sun

b)

The planets

c)

The Moon

d)

The atmosphere