5th Grade Light STAAR Review

5th Grade Light STAAR Review

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5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, causing objects to appear shifted from their actual position.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do lenses refract light?

Back

Lenses refract light because they are made of transparent materials that change the speed of light as it passes through them.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main function of a microscope?

Back

The main function of a microscope is to magnify small objects so that they can be seen in greater detail.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does light travel?

Back

Light travels in straight lines until it encounters a medium or an obstacle.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to light when it hits a reflective surface?

Back

When light hits a reflective surface, it bounces back, a process known as reflection.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials?

Back

Transparent materials allow light to pass through completely, translucent materials allow some light to pass but scatter it, and opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the objective lens in a telescope?

Back

The objective lens in a telescope refracts light to gather and focus it, allowing distant objects to appear closer.

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