Quiz on Light

What is light?

• A kind of darkness that you can feel.

• A kind of energy that you can see.

• A sound wave.

• A type of liquid.

How does light move?

• In straight lines.

• In waves.

• It does not move.

• In squares.

Do most objects give off their own light?

• Yes, all objects give off light.

• No, most objects do not give off their own light.

• Yes, but only during the day.

• No, objects absorb light instead of giving it off.

Why can we see objects?

• Because they are colorful.

• Because they produce sound.

• Because light waves hit the object and bounce off of it.

• Because they are always moving.

What do light waves travel in?

• A curved path called a beam

• A straight path called a ray

• A zigzag path called a line

• A circular path called a loop

What can happen to light waves when they pass through different materials?

• They can multiply

• They can stop moving

• They can bend or turn

• They can become invisible

Which of the following is a natural source of light?

• Lightbulb

• Fire

• Flashlight

• Streetlight

Which of the following is NOT a manmade source of light?

• Sun

• Headlights

• Computer screen

• Flashlight

What is an example of a natural light that occurs during a storm?

• Lava

• Lightning

• Streetlight

• Headlights

What manmade item is used to help us see in the dark when we are outside?

• Stars

• Flashlight

• Fire

• Sun