shadows
6 free practice questions with explanations
PassNova has 6 free Kids Light & Colour practice questions on shadows, each with a clear explanation. Practise them in the browser with instant feedback — 100% free, no sign-up, on any device. Updated for 2026.
shadows: example questions & answers
6 worked examples with answers and explanations below. Practise them in the browser with instant feedback on every answer.
What do you need for a shadow to appear?
- AA gust of wind
- BA television
- CLight and something to block it✓
- DA cup of water
Answer: A shadow forms when something blocks the light and stops it passing through.
When the Sun is in front of you, where does your shadow appear?
- AAbove your head
- BIn the sky
- CInside your pocket
- DBehind you✓
Answer: Your body blocks the sunlight, so your shadow falls on the ground behind you.
What colour do shadows usually look?
- AShiny gold
- BDark✓
- CRainbow coloured
- DBright yellow
Answer: Shadows look dark because light is being blocked from reaching that spot.
When are shadows outside usually the longest?
- AEarly morning and evening✓
- BExactly at midday
- CWhen it is raining
- DAt midnight
Answer: When the Sun is low in the sky, in the morning and evening, shadows stretch out long.
Can you make a shadow with a torch indoors?
- AYes, if the torch is switched off
- BYes, by shining it at an object✓
- CNo, shadows need bright sunshine
- DNo, the torch light goes round things
Answer: Shining a torch at an object blocks the light and makes a shadow, even indoors.
What happens to your shadow when you move closer to a lamp?
- AIt gets bigger✓
- BIt stays exactly the same size
- CIt disappears completely
- DIt floats away
Answer: The closer you are to a lamp, the more your shadow spreads out, so it looks bigger on the wall.