Light pollution (non-statutory) | Science | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Something that produces its own light is called a {}.

'light source' ✓
Which of these is a natural light source?

a torch

the Sun ✓

a ceiling light
Which of these is a human-made light source?

car lights ✓

lightning

a jellyfish
{} means without light.

'Dark' ✓
Animals that sleep during the day and are awake during the night are called {}.

'nocturnal' ✓
Which of these statements is true?

Humans cannot see in the dark. ✓

Humans can see in the dark once their eyes have got used to it.

Humans can see the same when it is dark as when it is light.

The presence of too much human-made light at night is called ...

light solution.

light evolution.

light pollution. ✓
Light pollution can interrupt human ______.

'sleep' ✓
Which of these images shows an urban area, where a greater population will create more light pollution?

image 1 ✓

image 2

image 3
Which of these images shows a rural area?

image 1

image 2

image 3 ✓
What is the name of some areas of the UK that have little or no light pollution?

'Dark Night' sites

'Dark Sky' sites ✓

'Starry Sky' sites
Why do some organisations campaign to tackle light pollution?

To increase light pollution in rural areas.

To reduce the number of nocturnal animals.

To improve our view of the night sky and help animals sense when it is night. ✓

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Light pollution is the presence of too much or unnecessary light made by humans.
Light pollution can disrupt human sleep and wildlife patterns.
Urban areas with greater populations create more light pollution.
Some rural areas in the UK are named ‘Dark Sky’ sites, where their light pollution is low.
Some organisations are campaigning to tackle light pollution and improve the night sky for people and wildlife.

Pupils may not know that light pollution exists nor its impact on humans and other living things.

An explanation of light pollution and its potential negative effects on humans and other living things.

Light pollution - Light pollution is unwanted human-made light that has a negative effect on the environment.
Urban - An urban area is an area where many people live and work close together such as a city or town.
Rural - Rural areas are found in the countryside. They are areas with fewer people and homes.
Population - A population is all the people living in a particular country, area, or place.
Campaign - A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out in order to achieve something.