Light and Shadows Quiz

What is a light source?

• An object that emits/gives out light.

• An object that absorbs light.

• An object that reflects light.

Which of these are light sources? Select 3

• A mirror

• A lamp

• The Sun

• A book

• A torch

What is darkness?

• Lots of light

• Light from the moon

• Little or no light

Is the moon a light source?

• Yes

• No

The moon ​ (a)   the light from ​ (b)   so it is​ (c)   a ​ (d)  

• reflects
• the Sun
• not
• light source.

A reflective object is something that...

• Lets light through

• Reflects back light

• Blocks light

Order the reflective objects from least/ not reflective to most reflective:

• A mirror

• A book

• A CD

• Tin foil

Reflective items are...

• Shiny

• Dull

• Bumpy and rough

Match the following

• Allows some light to pass through but not detailed shapes

• Opaque

• Does not allow light to pass through

• Translucent

• Allows light to pass through completely

• Transparent

What are shadows?

• A reflection in a mirror

• A reflection from the moon

• Light from the sun

• A dark patch where the light is blocked