Shadow and Light Quiz

What is a shadow?

• The light that cannot pass through an object

• The reflection of light

• The source of light

• The absence of light

Why can't you see shadows of air and water?

• Because they are too heavy to cast a shadow

• Because they are too light to cast a shadow

• Because they are invisible to the human eye

• Because they are transparent to light

What determines the size of a shadow?

• The color of the object

• The shape of the object

• The distance between the light source and the object

• The material of the object

What happens to the size of a shadow when the light source is moved away from the object?

• It stays the same size

• It becomes larger

• It disappears

• It becomes smaller

What is the source of light for a lunar eclipse?

• The Earth

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The stars

What causes a solar eclipse?

• The Earth

• The Sun

• The Moon

• The stars

What is the shape of a shadow when the light source is directly above the object?

• It is circular

• It is elongated

• It is triangular

• It is rectangular

What is the color of a shadow in the absence of any other light source?

• Black

• White

• Gray

• Transparent