Reflection

When light hits an area and bounces back it is called:

• echo

• refraction

• reflection

• absorbing

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

When light hits a barrier that is solid/opaque what is usually created?

• a hot object

• a shadow

• nothing

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What is the best explanation for Mickey seeing himself in the mirror?

• refraction

• absorbed

• reflection

• flipped

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What do we call a material that light can travel through?

• air

• water

• medium

• pathway

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What happens when light hits a shiny or smooth surface?

• It disappears.

• It is refracted.

• It is absorbed.

• It is reflected.

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Why doesn’t the surface of a wooden boat reflect light as the surface of water does?

• Because the boat's surface is rough and absorbs more light.

• Because the surface of the boat is red, not blue.

• Because the boat is not a natural object like the water is.

• Because the boat is on top of the water's surface.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

• Reflection
• Refraction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which way best describes how light moves?

• in circles
• slowly
• straight line
• faster through opaque objects

• Reflection
• Refraction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

We see shadows because light travels in a __________________ line.

• curved
• straight
• rainbow

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2