sources of light
6 free practice questions with explanations
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sources of light: example questions & answers
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Which of these gives out its own light?
- AA wooden chair
- BA candle✓
- CA spoon
- DA mirror
Answer: A burning candle makes its own light with its flame.
What is the main source of light for our whole world in the daytime?
- AA torch
- BThe Moon
- CThe Sun✓
- DA lamp
Answer: The Sun lights up the Earth every day with its bright light.
Which of these makes light when you switch it on?
- AA torch✓
- BA rock
- CA book
- DA pillow
Answer: A torch has a small bulb that makes light when you switch it on.
Does the Moon make its own light?
- AYes, it has a giant light bulb
- BNo, and we can never see it
- CYes, it is on fire
- DNo, it reflects light from the Sun✓
Answer: The Moon does not make its own light; it shines because sunlight bounces off it.
Which little creature can make its own soft glow on a summer night?
- AA cat
- BA firefly✓
- CA stone
- DA rabbit
Answer: A firefly is a little beetle that can make a soft glow from its own body at night.
Why can we not see things in a completely dark room?
- AThere is no light✓
- BThe room is too big
- COur eyes fall asleep
- DThe things disappear
Answer: We need light to see, so with no light at all we cannot see anything.