Online Test — Light & Shadows
10 Questions • 12 min • Chapter MCQ
12:00
Question 1 of 10
easy
The biggest natural source of light for the Earth is the…
Moon
Sun
Mirror
Bulb
Explanation: The Sun is our biggest natural light source.
Question 2 of 10
easy
We see a non-glowing object like a book because it ___ light into our eyes.
Hides
Eats
Reflects (bounces)
Makes
Explanation: A book reflects light into our eyes so we see it.
Question 3 of 10
easy
When you look in a flat mirror you see your…
Twin
Shadow
X-ray
Image (reflection)
Explanation: A mirror shows your reflected image.
Question 4 of 10
easy
Which is a man-made source of light?
A star
The Sun
An electric bulb
A firefly
Explanation: An electric bulb is made by people.
Question 5 of 10
medium
When the Sun is low in the evening, shadows become…
Round
Short
Long
Coloured
Explanation: A low Sun makes long shadows.
Question 6 of 10
medium
Still water in a pond can act like a ___ and show reflections.
Shadow
Mirror
Bulb
Wall
Explanation: Calm water reflects like a mirror.
Question 7 of 10
easy
Clear glass that you can see through fully is…
Translucent
Opaque
Transparent
Dark
Explanation: Transparent things let all light pass through.
Question 8 of 10
easy
A shadow always forms on the side ___ from the light.
Towards
Away (opposite)
Above
Inside
Explanation: The shadow falls on the side away from the light.
Question 9 of 10
hard
A thin butter-paper makes a faint shadow because it is…
A bulb
Transparent
A mirror
Translucent (lets some light through)
Explanation: Translucent butter-paper lets some light through, so a faint shadow forms.
Question 10 of 10
medium
Light usually travels in…
Curves
Zigzags
Circles
Straight lines
Explanation: Light travels in straight lines.