Light and Shadows Quiz

Which of the following materials allows all light to pass through?

• Transparent

• Opaque

• Reflective

• Translucent

What is the darkest part of a shadow called?

• Umbra

• Shade

• Penumbra

• Core

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

• The shadow remains the same size

• The shadow disappears

• The shadow becomes larger

• The shadow becomes smaller

During a solar eclipse, what blocks the sun's light?

• Clouds

• The Earth

• The Sun itself

• The Moon

What is the lighter part of a shadow called?

• Umbra

• Penumbra

• Shade

• Core

What happens to the size of the shadow if the distance to the wall is increased while the distance between the object and the light source stays the same?

• The shadow size increases

• The shadow size remains the same

• The shadow disappears

• The shadow size decreases

What should you avoid doing during a solar eclipse?

• Using a telescope

• Looking directly at the eclipse

• Taking photographs

• Standing in the umbra

Which of the following is NOT a behavior of light?

• Refraction

• Reflection

• Conduction

• Absorption

What causes shadows to form?

• Light being absorbed by air

• Light traveling in curved lines

• Transparent objects blocking light

• Opaque objects blocking light

What property of light is proved by formation of shadows?

• Light rays converge.

• Light rays diverge.

• Light rays can bend around objects.

• Light rays travel in straight lines.