Shadow Size Quiz

What is shadow formation?

• Shadow formation is the result of an object blocking light from a source, causing a dark area to form on a surface opposite to the light source.

• Shadow formation is the result of an object absorbing light, causing a transparent area to form on a surface opposite to the light source.

• Shadow formation is the result of an object reflecting light, causing a mirrored image to form on a surface opposite to the light source.

• Shadow formation is the result of an object emitting light, causing a bright area to form on a surface opposite to the light source.

How does the angle of the sun affect shadow size?

• The angle of the sun only affects shadow size indoors.

• The angle of the sun affects shadow size.

• The angle of the sun has no effect on shadow size.

• The angle of the sun affects the color of the shadow.

What is the main factor that determines the size of a shadow?

• color

• shape

• distance

• time

If the distance between an object and the light source increases, what happens to the size of the shadow?

• The size of the shadow decreases.

• The size of the shadow becomes blurry.

• The size of the shadow remains the same.

• The size of the shadow increases.

True or False: The position of an object can affect the size of its shadow.

• Only if the object is moving

• True

• False

• Only if the object is transparent

When is the shadow of an object the longest?

• During a cloudy day.

• During noon.

• During a lunar eclipse.

• During sunrise or sunset.

When is the shadow of an object the shortest?

• When the light source is directly overhead.

• When the light source is behind the object.

• When the light source is at a 45-degree angle.

• When the light source is directly below.

If the angle of the sun is low in the sky, how does it affect the length of the shadow?

• longer

• nonexistent

• the same length

• shorter

If the angle of the sun is high in the sky, how does it affect the length of the shadow?

• longer

• same length

• nonexistent

• shorter

What happens to the size of a shadow if the object is closer to the light source?

• The size of the shadow increases.

• The size of the shadow decreases.

• The size of the shadow becomes blurry.

• The size of the shadow remains the same.