Lesson 1.4 Light Waves

Multiple Select

In Lesson 1.2, you observed that a solar-powered toy moved when you shone a flashlight on it. Select all of the statements below that accurately explain how this happened.

• Light from the flashlight carried energy.

• There was energy in the toy that was activated by the light.

• Energy from the flashlight was absorbed by the toy.

• The flashlight absorbed energy from the toy.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the Modeling Tool introduced in this lesson?

• To show how light causes materials to change

• To measure the amount of light in a room

• To identify different types of light sources

• To draw pictures of the sun

Labelling

Show how light from the sun can cause skin cancer

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

damage

Light Bulb

photosynthesis

warmth

Sun

movement

none

Multiple Choice

Based on the email from Dr. Carmen Malangi, why is it important to provide a scientific explanation about how light from the sun causes skin cancer to the Australian public?

• Because many people do not know that sunlight can cause skin cancer

• Because the public needs to understand how skin cancer occurs to prevent it

• Because the Australian Health Alliance wants to increase awareness and provide clear information

• Because skin cancer is only caused by sunlight in Australia

Dropdown

If Claim 1 is accurate, I would expect Brazil to have a cancer rate

Select answer

as Australia.

Dropdown

If Claim 1 is accurate, I would expect Egypt to have a cancer rate that is

Select answer

Australia's.

Dropdown

If Claim 1 is accurate, I would expect Japan to have a cancer rate that is

Select answer

Australia's.​

Multiple Choice

Which continent receives the highest average total hours of bright sunlight per year according to the World Sunlight Map?

• Africa

• Europe

• Australia

• North America

Open Ended

Why is Australia's skin cancer rate so high?

Claim 1: Australia gets a lot of sunlight. 

Does the evidence support or refute claim 1? Using vocabulary you've learned during the light waves unit, explain why you believe the way you do. You should be including evidence from the two diagrams in your response