GLOBAL INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL- ABU DHABI
SCIENCE WORKSHEET
Grade 6
CHAPTER: Light, reflection, and shadow.
Name Roll. No:
Q1. Fill in the blanks:
a. The phenomenon by which we see our face in the mirror is called reflection
b. Sun is a/n luminous object.
c. A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth comes between the sun and moon in a straight
line.
d. The wooden piece is a/n non-luminous object.
e. umbra and penumbra are two types of shadows.
f. The objects which partially allow light to pass through them are called translucent
Q2. True or False:-
(a) Light travels in a straight line. TRUE
(b) A Shadow can be colored. TRUE
(c) The image formed in a pinhole camera is both erect and inverted. FALSE
(d) Transparent object does not cast a shadow. TRUE
(e) A periscope is an instrument used for observing objects from a hidden
position.TRUE
(f) Moon is a luminous object. FALSE
Q3.Match the column:
Column A Column B
translucent Wood
opaque Torch bulb
Transparent Butter paper
Luminous Glass
Water
Sun
Q4. Short answers:
Q1. The moon appears bright at night. Is it a luminous or non-luminous body? Explain
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Q2. What is a shadow?
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Q3. Define ‘reflection’.
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Q4. When shadow cannot be formed?
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Q5. What do you understand by pin-hole camera?
Q6. Does the flame of the gas stove emit light? Explain.
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Q7. What do you understand by rectilinear propagation of light?
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Q8. When we are able to see the object?
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Q5.Answer the following.
1. Distinguish between translucent, transparent, and opaque materials.
Translucent Transparent Opaque
2. What is the difference between luminous and non-luminous objects? Explain with examples.
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3. Explain how we see our image in the Mirror?
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4. Give the characteristics of a shadow.
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