How We See Things (Grade 6) Worksheet

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How we see things Worksheet (Grade 6)

Name: __________________ Date: _________________


1. The following diagram shows a child using a periscope to look at an object on the other side of the wall. Which
diagram shows a correctly drawn ray of light from the object?

Q2: Fill in the blanks.


1. We can see our images on _________________ surfaces.
2. If all the sun is blocked out, it is known as ____________________ eclipse.
3. A filament light bulb gives off a lot of ___________ energy besides light energy.
4. A ____________________ can be used to sense the brightness in the surroundings.
5. Shadows are formed because light travels in _____________ lines.
Q3: State true or false. If the statement is false, then rewrite the statement.

1. A beam of light changes direction when it travels from one transparent medium to another because its
distance changes. ( )

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2. Light is a form of material that helps us to see things. ( )

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3. We can see objects because they reflect light. ( )

________________________________________________________________________________________

Q4- Give a one-word answer to the following questions.


a- State the color of the safety clothing which is worn by people who work near traffic.

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b- Which surfaces reflect light better?

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c- What is the step taken to make any surface look smooth?

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d- What helps to show the direction of light?

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Q5. Identify the objects as transparent, opaque or translucent.


a. Television ________________________________
b. Butter paper ________________________________
c. Aluminum foil ________________________________
d. Sunglasses ________________________________
e. Tree ________________________________
f. Mirrors ________________________________
g. Cling film ________________________________
h. Glass ________________________________
i. Door ________________________________

Q6. Match the following.


S. No. Column A S. No Column B Column C
1. Luminous a. Objects which block light 1.
2. Umbra b. Objects which allow light to pass through them 2.
partially
3. Opaque c. Objects which emit light of their own. 3.
4. Translucent d. The shadow is cast by the earth or the moon. 4.

Q7. State two ways in which we can change the size of a shadow.
1.______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

2.______________________________________________________________________________________________
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Q8: Draw arrows to show how the boy will see his image in the mirror .
Q9. How are shadows formed?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Q10. Identify the type of surface and the kind of reflection

A B

A B

Type of surface

Type of Reflection

Q11. Draw arrows (representing light) on the pictures to show how


a. the boy can see the page of the book he is reading
b. the girl can see the picture on the wall
.

Q12. Place the words given in the box under the correct heading.

Lightning fireworks star firefly

burning log angler fish torch-light lamp

Natural light sources Artificial light sources

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