# 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.

Source: https://olyclass.com/library/science-g2-light-dark-en/

- Subject: Science
- Level: Grade 2
- Quiz: 16
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## Questions

1. Which of these is a source of light? (A book / A mirror / A window pane / The Sun)
   Answer: The Sun
2. Which of these gives out its own light? (A coat / A lit lamp / A pillow / A spoon)
   Answer: A lit lamp
3. A torch is a light source.
   Answer: True
4. A burning candle flame is which of these? (A light source / A mirror / A shadow / Darkness)
   Answer: A light source
5. Which of these is NOT a light source? (A campfire / A lamp / A pencil / A torch)
   Answer: A pencil
6. The Moon makes its own light.
   Answer: False
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)
   Answer: reflects light from the Sun
8. What do we need to be able to see things? (Heat / Light / Silence / Wind)
   Answer: Light
9. In a room with no light at all, what can you see? (Everything / Nothing / Only colours / Only shadows)
   Answer: Nothing
10. What do we call it when there is no light at all?
   Answer: Darkness
11. Dark is what you get when there is... (a bright lamp / a loud noise / lots of light / no light)
   Answer: no light
12. What is a small light held in the hand and run by batteries called?
   Answer: A torch
13. It is safe to look straight at the Sun if you do it for a short time.
   Answer: False
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)
   Answer: It can hurt our eyes
15. Which part of your body can be hurt by looking at the Sun?
   Answer: Your eyes
16. Which is the brightest light source in our daytime sky? (A cloud / An aeroplane / The Moon / The Sun)
   Answer: The Sun