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Light & Shadows — Practice Worksheet
Chapter: Light & Shadows
Topic: Light & Shadows
Maximum Marks: 25
Time: 30 minutes
Name: ____________________ Roll No.: __________ Date: ____________

General Instructions

  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) for each question.
  • The answer key is at the end — try the paper first!
Section A — Multiple Choice (1 mark each) 15 × 1 = 15 marks
1.
Still water in a pond can act like a ___ and show reflections.
  • A.Shadow
  • B.Mirror
  • C.Bulb
  • D.Wall
2.
When the Sun is low in the evening, shadows become…
  • A.Round
  • B.Short
  • C.Long
  • D.Coloured
3.
In a completely dark room with no light, we can…
  • A.See clearly
  • B.See nothing
  • C.See colours
  • D.See shadows
4.
Why can you not see around a corner directly?
  • A.Light is too slow
  • B.Light travels straight, not around bends
  • C.Light is too dim
  • D.Corners eat light
5.
Clear glass that you can see through fully is…
  • A.Translucent
  • B.Opaque
  • C.Transparent
  • D.Dark
6.
Why does a shadow have no colour of its own (it looks dark)?
  • A.No light reaches that spot
  • B.It is painted black
  • C.Shadows are cold
  • D.Light is grey
7.
Which is a man-made source of light?
  • A.A star
  • B.The Sun
  • C.An electric bulb
  • D.A firefly
8.
Which is transparent?
  • A.A wooden table
  • B.A brick wall
  • C.A clear water glass
  • D.A metal sheet
9.
A smooth, shiny surface that reflects light well is a…
  • A.Sponge
  • B.Wall
  • C.Mirror
  • D.Cloth
10.
A candle and a torch are both ___ sources of light.
  • A.Man-made
  • B.Natural
  • C.Cold
  • D.Living
11.
When light bounces off a surface, it is called…
  • A.Shadow
  • B.Reflection
  • C.Burning
  • D.Mixing
12.
A thing that gives out its own light is called a…
  • A.Source of light
  • B.Shadow
  • C.Mirror
  • D.Window
13.
A shadow always forms on the side ___ from the light.
  • A.Towards
  • B.Away (opposite)
  • C.Above
  • D.Inside
14.
Frosted glass that lets some blurry light through is…
  • A.Translucent
  • B.Transparent
  • C.Opaque
  • D.A mirror
15.
We need both light AND working ___ to see.
  • A.Eyes
  • B.Ears
  • C.Feet
  • D.Teeth
Section B — Challenge / Olympiad (2 marks each) 5 × 2 = 10 marks
16.
Moving a torch closer to an object makes its shadow on the wall…
  • A.Smaller
  • B.Bigger
  • C.Disappear
  • D.Colourful
17.
A glowing firefly and the hot Sun are both natural light sources, but the firefly is special because its light is…
  • A.Cool, not hot
  • B.Very hot
  • C.Man-made
  • D.A reflection
18.
The word AMBULANCE is written backwards on the front of vans so that drivers ahead read it correctly in their…
  • A.Window
  • B.Mirror
  • C.Shadow
  • D.Map
19.
Why are windows made of transparent glass and not opaque wood?
  • A.To let light into the room
  • B.To keep light out
  • C.To make shadows
  • D.To stay warm
20.
A shopkeeper sees a red apple as red because the apple sends ___ light to the eyes.
  • A.Green
  • B.Blue
  • C.Red
  • D.No

Answer Key

Section A — Multiple Choice (1 mark each)
  1. (B) Mirror
  2. (C) Long
  3. (B) See nothing
  4. (B) Light travels straight, not around bends
  5. (C) Transparent
  6. (A) No light reaches that spot
  7. (C) An electric bulb
  8. (C) A clear water glass
  9. (C) Mirror
  10. (A) Man-made
  11. (B) Reflection
  12. (A) Source of light
  13. (B) Away (opposite)
  14. (A) Translucent
  15. (A) Eyes
Section B — Challenge / Olympiad (2 marks each)
  1. (B) Bigger
  2. (A) Cool, not hot
  3. (B) Mirror
  4. (A) To let light into the room
  5. (C) Red
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