Grade 2Sciencequiz16 questions

Light and dark

Grade 2: light sources (Sun, lamp, torch, fire), the Moon is not a light source, we need light to see, dark is the absence of light, never look at the Sun.

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Questions

  1. Which of these is a source of light?

    • A book
    • A mirror
    • A window pane
    • The Sun
    Show answerThe Sun

  2. Which of these gives out its own light?

    • A coat
    • A lit lamp
    • A pillow
    • A spoon
    Show answerA lit lamp

  3. A torch is a light source. (True or false?)

    Show answerTrue

  4. A burning candle flame is which of these?

    • A light source
    • A mirror
    • A shadow
    • Darkness
    Show answerA light source

  5. Which of these is NOT a light source?

    • A campfire
    • A lamp
    • A pencil
    • A torch
    Show answerA pencil

  6. The Moon makes its own light. (True or false?)

    Show answerFalse

  7. We can see the Moon at night because it...

    • is lit by lamps
    • is on fire
    • makes its own light
    • reflects light from the Sun
    Show answerreflects light from the Sun

  8. What do we need to be able to see things?

    • Heat
    • Light
    • Silence
    • Wind
    Show answerLight

  9. In a room with no light at all, what can you see?

    • Everything
    • Nothing
    • Only colours
    • Only shadows
    Show answerNothing

  10. What do we call it when there is no light at all? (Answer out loud)

    Show answerDarkness

  11. Dark is what you get when there is...

    • a bright lamp
    • a loud noise
    • lots of light
    • no light
    Show answerno light

  12. What is a small light held in the hand and run by batteries called? (Answer out loud)

    Show answerA torch

  13. It is safe to look straight at the Sun if you do it for a short time. (True or false?)

    Show answerFalse

  14. Why should we never look straight at the Sun?

    • It can hurt our eyes
    • It is too quiet
    • It makes us sleepy
    • It makes us taller
    Show answerIt can hurt our eyes

  15. Which part of your body can be hurt by looking at the Sun? (Answer out loud)

    Show answerYour eyes

  16. Which is the brightest light source in our daytime sky?

    • A cloud
    • An aeroplane
    • The Moon
    • The Sun
    Show answerThe Sun

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