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Light & Shadows

Revisit

Q1 ) Solve the crossword using the given clues.

1 An object that produces light (6,2,5)


2 Example of natural source of light (9)
3 Example of natural source of light (7)
4 Light cannot ______ around objects (4)
5 Does not allow any light to pass through them (6)
6 Shadow is formed on which side of the light (8)
7 In this light, shadow formed will be light & faint (3)
8 A shadow only shows the _____ of an object (7)
9 Distance between the object and the source effects the _____ of the object (4)
10 Distance between the object and the source effects the _____ of the object (7)
11 The orbit of the Earth is _________ path (9)
12 Revolution of the Earth plays an important role in this (6,2,7)
13 An imaginary line that passes thru the Earth’s centre (4)
14 Event when a celestial body is partially or completely hidden by another celestial body (7)

2 4

11

1 7

13

12

14

5 10

Q2) Match the following


1. Lunar Eclipse A. Longest shadows

2. Solar Eclipse B. Allows some light to pass through them.

3. Rotation C. Shadow of Earth is cast on the Moon

4. Revolution D. Movement of Earth around the sun in its orbit

5. Morning E. No shadows

6. Noon F. Shadow of Moon is cast on Earth

7. Translucent G. Shortest shadows

8. Transparent H. Spinning movement of the Earth on its axis

Q3) Read the sentences carefully and identify which ones are True & which
ones are False
a. Any object that produces light is called a natural source of light.
b. Light can bend around a transparent object which allows us to see through the
object.
c. It is not essential that when an object blocks sunlight, its shadow is formed.
d. A colored glass forms a faint shadow.
e. During night, no shadow will be formed.
f. Dim light forms a light & faint shadow whereas bright light forms a dark shadow.
g. An eclipse is an event that occurs when a celestial body is partially or completely
hidden by an opaque object.
h. A solar eclipse occurs when Earth comes in between the sun and the moon such that
the shadow of Earth is cast on the moon.
i. During a solar eclipse the moon hides the sun from the Earth either partially or
totally.
j. A lunar eclipse occurs when the shadow of Earth is cast on the moon.
k. A lunar eclipse can only happen on a full moon night.
l. During a solar eclipse kids should definitely observe the sun directly to understand
the phenomenon better.

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