1) When an object blocks the path of light, what is formed? a) A shadow b) A reflection c) A fog 2) When an object moves closer to a light source, its shadow... a) Gets smaller b) Gets bigger c) Changes shape d) Stays the same size 3) The sun shines on a person, creating a shadow. Choose three statements that are correct. a) The sun is a source of light b) The person always has a shadow c) The person blocks light from the sun d) Light from the sun passes through the person e) The shadow is the same shape as the person 4) Which bottle does not let light through? a) Bottle 1 b) Bottle 2 5) Where would be a shady place to stand on a sunny day? a) In the sea b) Under a tree c) In the middle of a football pitch d) next to your friend 6) When the Sun is behind you, your shadow is... a) behind you b) in front of you c) at the side of you d) not there 7) Why do shadows made by the Sun move over the course of a day? a) Because the weather changes b) Because someone moves the objects c) Because the sun appears to move across the sky d) Because it's magic! 8) Which will make the darkest shadow? Light shining on a... a) sheet of thin tissue paper b) glass window c) wooden chopping board d) plastic bottle 9) What do you need in order for a shadow to form? a) light b) an object c) a surface d) all of the above 10) The sun's position affects a) your shadow's size b) your shadow's direction c) both d) neither 11) Why can't a shadow form in complete darkness? a) there is a little light b) it is too dark c) there is too much light d) there is no light to be blocked 12) Why does your shadow move when you move?  a) because of the sun b) because you are the object blocking the sun c) because it is so close to you d) because the sun is so far away 13) Transparent objects make clear, dark shadows a) False b) True 14) Shadows always form on the opposite side of the object from the light source a) False b) True

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