Light and Sound

What do we call material that scatters or absorbs most of the light that strikes it making objects appear blurry when viewed through it?

• translucent

• transitional

• transparent

• opaque

What do we call material that allows light to pass through making objects clearly visible when viewed through this material?

• translucent

• transparent

• opaque

• transitional

The bending of light as it passes through different transparent materials is called __________.

• reflection

• absorption

• rotation

• refraction

In which item would you most likely see your reflection?

• rusty metal key

• cardboard box

• shiny metal spoon

• notebook paper

What color is reflected by a red shirt?

• all light except red light

• white light

• red light

• all light

Which of the objects is transparent?

• wood

• rock

• a tissue

• glass

Which material would be the best choice if you want to allow some light but would also like some privacy?

• opaque

• transparent

• translucent

• rotational

James heard a horn honk. Later, he heard students whispering. Which statement best explains how each sound was made?

• The honking horn was make with vibrations. The whispering sound was made with heat energy.

• Both sounds were made with vibrations.

• Both sounds were made with heat energy.

• None of the choices

Sometimes you can see a rainbow when looking at a lawn sprinkler on a sunny day. This is because water droplets ________________.

• magnify objects

• are transparent

• separate light

• absorb light

Which form of energy is produced when a guitar string vibrates?

• chemical

• magnetic

• light

• sound