Light And Shadow Trivia Quiz!

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    When an object blocks the light, what is formed?

    • A reflection
    • An illumination
    • A shadow
    • A refraction
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As you know, light travels in a straight line from its source. What do you know about shadows? Take this quiz on light and shadow to test your knowledge. When light reaches a solid object, the light is prevented from moving through the object. Do you know what the result of this process is? What happens to shadows during sunlight? You will find some more knowledgeable questions here! Do not forget to share the quiz.

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  • 2. 

    Does light travel in a straight line?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Light travels in a straight line because it is a form of electromagnetic radiation that propagates as waves. These waves move in a straight path until they encounter an obstacle or medium that causes them to change direction. This phenomenon is known as rectilinear propagation, and it is one of the fundamental properties of light. 

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  • 3. 

    ________ is formed when an opaque object blocks the light rays of any light source.

    Correct Answer
    Shadows, SHADOWS, shadow, shadows, The shadows, the shadows
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "shadows". When an opaque object blocks the light rays of any light source, a shadow is formed. Shadows can be represented by various forms such as "shadows", "SHADOWS", "shadow", "shadows", "The shadows", or "the shadows".

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  • 4. 

    When an object moves away from a light source, its shadow

    • Changes shape

    • Gets bigger

    • Stays the same size

    • Gets smaller

    Correct Answer
    A. Gets smaller
    Explanation
    As an object moves away from a light source, its shadow gets smaller. This is because the farther the object is from the light source, the less direct light it receives. As a result, the shadow cast by the object becomes less pronounced and smaller in size. This phenomenon can be observed in everyday life when objects are moved away from a light source, causing their shadows to shrink in size.

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  • 5. 

    When the sun is behind you, your shadow is

    • Behind you

    • Next to you

    • At the side of you

    • In front of you

    Correct Answer
    A. In front of you
    Explanation
    When the sun is behind you, your shadow is in front of you. This is because the light from the sun shines in the opposite direction of your shadow. As a result, your shadow is cast in front of you, extending away from your body.

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  • 6. 

    When an object moves closer to a light source, its shadow

    • Gets smaller

    • Gets bigger

    • Changes shape

    • Stays the same size

    Correct Answer
    A. Gets bigger
    Explanation
    When an object moves closer to a light source, its shadow gets bigger. This is because the closer the object is to the light source, the larger the shadow it casts. As the distance between the object and the light source decreases, the angle at which the light hits the object changes, resulting in a larger shadow being formed.

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  • 7. 

    Why does the shadow made by the sun move over a day?

    • Because the weather changes

    • Because someone moves the objects

    • Because the sun appears to move across the sky

    • Because it's magic

    Correct Answer
    A. Because the sun appears to move across the sky
    Explanation
    The shadow made by the sun moves over a day because the sun appears to move across the sky. As the Earth rotates on its axis, it creates the illusion that the sun is moving from east to west. This apparent movement of the sun causes the angle of the sunlight to change throughout the day, resulting in the movement of the shadow.

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  • 8. 

    Shadows made by the sun are the shortest

    • In the morning, when the sun is rising

    • At midday, when the sun is directly overhead

    • In the evening, when the sun is setting

    • Never. It stays the same length all the time.

    Correct Answer
    A. At midday, when the sun is directly overhead
    Explanation
    At midday, when the sun is directly overhead, the shadows are the shortest because the sun is at its highest point in the sky. When the sun is directly overhead, the angle between the sun and any object on the ground is at its smallest, resulting in shorter shadows. As the sun moves lower in the sky during morning or evening, the angle between the sun and objects on the ground increases, causing shadows to become longer. Therefore, the shortest shadows are formed at midday when the sun is directly overhead.

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  • 9. 

    The sun shines on a person, creating a shadow. Mark the statements that are true. (Select all that apply)

    • The sun is a source of light.

    • The person always has a shadow.

    • The person blocks light from the sun.

    • The shadow is the same shape as the person.

    • Light from the sun passes through the person.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The sun is a source of light.
    A. The person blocks light from the sun.
    A. The shadow is the same shape as the person.
    Explanation
    The statement "The sun is a source of light" is true because the sun emits light and is the primary source of light on Earth. The statement "The person blocks light from the sun" is true because when the sun shines on a person, the person's body blocks some of the light from reaching the ground, creating a shadow. The statement "The shadow is the same shape as the person" is true because the shadow is formed by the blocking of light by the person's body, resulting in a shadow that has a similar shape to the person.

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