Shadows

Q. In which direction is the shadow formed in the morning?

1. North
2. South
3. West
4. East

Q.

What are the two regions of a shadow?

1. Umbra

2. Penumbra

3. Light shadow

4. Full shadow

Q.

Celestial bodies do not form umbra and penumbra.

1. True

2. False

Q.

Which of the following object forms the most prominent shadows?

1. Translucent

2. Opaque

3. Can’t be said

4. Transparent

Q. The dark region which is formed when the path of light is blocked by an opaque object is called ___________.

1. image
2. mirage
3. shadow
4. ring

Q.

Shadows are:

1. Always smaller than the opaque object.

2. Always bigger than the opaque object.

3. Remains the same size as the opaque object.

4. Can be smaller or bigger or same as compared to the opaque object.

Q.

People cast a shadow on the ground as they walk because they block:

1. View

2. Way

3. Light

4. Scene

Q.

Only a ring is visible during which kind of eclipse?

1. Lunar eclipse

2. Hybrid eclipse

3. Annular eclipse

4. Lunar hybrid eclipse

Q.

When an object obstructs the path of light, the dark area formed on the screen is called________.

1. shadow

2. mirage

3. image

4. reflection

Q. Whenever light falls on an opaque object, a shadow will always appear on the background.

1. True
2. False