1) Which light invention gives a strong, focused beam that helps people see far ahead? a) Fairy lights b) Torch c) Lamp d) Painting 2) What is the main purpose of a lighthouse? a) Help planes fly safely b) Decorate a beach c) Warn boats of danger near the coast d) Help fisherman see fish 3) What kind of light does a laser pointer give? a) Wide glowing light b) Focused and narrow beam c) Dim coloured glow d) Scattered soft light 4) Which invention is best for walking at night with your hands free? a) Torch b) Headlamp c) Candle d) Spotlight 5) What is the purpose of fairy lights? a) To help you read at night b) For emergency lighting c) Decoration and soft glow d) Direct traffic at night 6) What word describes light bouncing off a mirror? a) Absorbing b) Glowing c) Reflecting d) Spreading 7) Which material creates a shadow because it blocks light? a) Transparent b) Translucent c) Opaque d) Reflective 8) What happens to the size of a shadow when the light source moves closer to the object? a) It disappears b) It gets bigger c) It changes colour d) It becomes see-through 9) What do we call the place where light comes from? a) Light source b) Reflection c) Beam d) Glare 10) Which invention gives a glowing, wide light that is not very bright? a) Laser pointer b) Lamp c) Headlamp d) Lighthouse 11) Which word best describes the light from a lighthouse? a) Dim b) Bright c) Colourful d) Soft 12) What kind of beam does a torch usually give? a) Scattered and dim b) Strong and focused c) Wide and glowing d) Coloured and flashing 13) Why would a person use a lamp instead of a torch when reading at night? a) Lamps are portable b) Lamps give a softer light that's good for reading c) Lamps are brighter than torches d) Torches don't use batteries 14) Which of these is a light source that is also used for safety at night? a) Fairy lights b) Candle c) Streetlight d) Poster 15) What does the word “focused” mean when describing light? a) The light changes colour b) The light moves in circles c) The light is aimed in one direction d) The light glows in all directions

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