5th grade science light review

Front

A lens that curves inward is called a __________.

Back

concave

Front

True or False: Shiny and smooth surfaces don't reflect much light.

Back

False, the dull surfaces don't reflect much light.

Front

What color has the shortest wavelength in the visible light spectrum?

Back

violet

Front

An object that allows light to pass through completely is called __________.

Back

transparent

Front

All light passes through materials that are __________.

Back

transparent

Front

A lens that curves outward is called a __________.

Back

convex

Front

True or False: Opaque materials allow light to pass through.

Back

False, opaque materials do not allow light to pass through.

Front

What is the term for materials that allow some light to pass through but not clearly?

Back

translucent

Front

The visible light spectrum includes colors from __________ to __________.

Back

red to violet

Front

What is the term for the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface?

Back

reflection