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6.5.2 Shadows PPQ

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Louise is investigating shadows. She places a block on the floor. She holds a lamp and looks at the shadow the block makes. Which picture shows the correct length and direction of the shadow made by the block?

a)

b)

c)

d)

2.

Why does a shadow form when she shines the light on the block?

a)

The block is grey and shiny.

b)

The block is smooth and rigid.

c)

The block is solid and opaque.

d)

The block is hard and transparent.

3.

The data in the table shows: the ​ (a)   the distance between the ​ (b)   and the block, the ​ (c)   the length of the blocks shadow.

Choose from the below words
larger
lamp
longer
shadow
4.

Susie measures the length
of Jack’s shadow at 9 am. Then she measures the length of Jack’s shadow at midday. Jack stands in the same position in the playground.

Which picture shows Jack’s shadow at midday?

 

a)

b)

c)

d)

5.

Complete: A ​ (a)   forms ​ (b)   Jack because Jack is ​ (c)   : light cannot travel through him.

Choose from the below words
shadow
behind
opaque
infront of
translucent
solid
6.
The class observed Jack’s shadow on a sunny day.Tick ONE box to show why the class should not do their test on a cloudy day.
a)

Jack's shadow is
very dark.

b)

Jack's shadow is
difficult to see.

c)

Jack's shadow does
not change position.

d)

Jack's shadow is
very big.

7.

True or false? The colour of a car's shadow depends on the colour of the car.

a)
false
b)

true

8.

True or false? You can tell if Julie's eyes are closed from her shadow.

a)
false
b)

true

9.

True or false? The shape of the shadow depends on the shape of the object.

a)

true

b)

false

10.

True or false: only light from the Sun causes a shadow.

a)

true

b)

false