Light Review

A student sees a mirror image of a tree in a pond on a very still day. The student is able to see a mirror image of the tree in the pond because light striking the surface of the water -

• is absorbed

• bends downward

• becomes brighter

• bounces off

The picture shows what a student observed when he looked through a hand lens at a penny. What happens to light passing through a hand lens that makes the image of the penny appear larger? The light is -

• absorbed

• reflected

• refracted

• stopped

Which of the following materials would reflect the most light?

• a flat sheet of aluminum foil

• a dark brown carpet square

• a smooth, black topped table

• a piece of red construction paper

Light traveling through the air moves in a straight line. An object viewed through water looks different because light rays that travel through water are -

• bounced

• reflected

• bent

• absorbed

Which of the following best model how light is reflected?

• an arrow hitting a target

• a ball bouncing off a wall

• an apply falling from a tree

• a marble rolling down a ramp

Which diagram above correctly shows how light travels from a flashlight to a solid object

• Y

• W

• X

• Z

The moon provides us with a little light at night time. How does the moon give us light?

• it is a source of light energy

• it refracts light from the sun

• it reflects light from the earth

• it reflects light from the sun

A student took the picture of their shadow. Which property of light makes it possible to produce a shadow?

• Light travels in straight lines

• Light can be separated into different colors

• Light can be refracted

• Light can be reflected

A student shines a red laser pointer pen into a fish-shaped bottle. Which properties of light does this experiment show?

• Light is unable to refract without water

• Light travels in a straight path

• Light moves through water slower than light moves through air

• Light can be focused by using lenses

Michael uses binoculars to view objects that are far away. Which property of light is BEST demonstrated when Michael uses binoculars?

• The lenses in the binoculars are transparent, so they help Michael see through distant objects

• The lenses in the binoculars are opaque, so they prevent light from traveling to Michael's eyes

• The lenses in the binoculars refract light, which makes objects appear larger and closer than they are

• The lenses in the binoculars reflect light, which lets Michael see a mirror image of the objects.