Light Energy Review (6.P.3.2)

Ethan is learning about different types of energy in his science class. He comes across the term 'light' and wonders what it is. Can you help him understand what light is?

• a type of energy that travels as an electromagnetic wave

• a type of energy that is transmitted through conduction

• a type of energy stored in chemical bonds

• a type of energy stored when lifted above ground

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Maya and Aiden are discussing the color of their shirts on a hot sunny day. What is true about lighter colored objects like Maya's white shirt?

• lighter colored objects absorb more light while darker colored objects reflect more light

• lighter colored objects reflect more light while darker colored objects absorb more light

• lighter colored objects will absorb more light and become warmer

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During a winter camping trip, Liam, Sophia, and Ethan need to choose the best clothing colors to stay warm. Which colors should they wear to stay the warmest?

• white, beige, tan

• dark red, deep purple and black

• light green, light blue, and white

• light pink, light yellow and light purple

Emma, Scarlett, and Evelyn are conducting a science experiment. They observe that light refraction occurs when:

• light waves bounce off of an object

• light waves bend as they pass from one medium to another

• light waves pass through an object without interacting

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During a science class, Nora, Emma, and Elijah were discussing the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet light on humans. They learned that some of the UV light is absorbed in the atmosphere, which helps to protect us from these harmful rays. Emma asked, 'Which layer of the atmosphere absorbs these rays?'

• nitrogen layer

• carbon dioxide layer

• ozone layer

• greenhouse effect layer

Oliver, Grace, and Evelyn are playing with a flashlight. They notice that light reflection occurs when:

• Oliver shines the flashlight and the light waves pass through an object without interacting

• Grace points the flashlight towards a glass of water and the light waves bend as they pass from air to water

• Evelyn shines the flashlight towards a mirror and the light waves bounce off of the mirror

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Kai, Sophia, and Oliver were experimenting with a prism in their science class. Which of the following scenarios best describes refraction that they observed?

• White light from the classroom window was bent through the prism, revealing the colors of visible light

• They saw their image in the mirror placed on the other side of the room

• They noticed the sky outside the window appeared blue

• They observed a dark car parked outside absorbing light and heating up

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During the winter season, Nora, Anika, and Charlotte decided to add nitrogen gas to their car tires. They learned that this helps to regulate the tire pressure and prevent freezing and cracking. In this scenario, the nitrogen gas acts as a:

• insulator

• conductor

• neither

Maya, Mia, and Anika are discussing the primary source of energy on Earth that helps plants grow and provides warmth. What is this primary source of energy?

• the stars

• the moon

• the sun

• wind

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During a sunny day, Ethan, Sophia, and Aiden were discussing light transmission. Which of the following scenarios is an example of light transmission?

• Ethan seeing his reflection in a mirror

• Sophia using a magnifying glass to make an object look bigger as light waves bend while passing through it

• Aiden observing light passing through a window

• Sophia's black car feeling hot due to the absorption of light energy

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