Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction, and Interference Quiz

What phenomenon occurs when Ben shines a light into a tank of water and the light bends?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Interference

What phenomenon occurs when two people sing off-key in a choir?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Interference

What phenomenon allows you to hear students talking in the hallway while you are in the classroom?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Interference

What causes footsteps to echo down the hallway?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Interference

What happens when water in a river moves around a tree?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Interference

What causes a pencil to look bent or broken when placed in a glass of water?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Interference

What phenomenon allows the Grinch's voice to echo in a cave when he yells?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Interference

What allows you to see yourself in a mirror?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Interference

What happens when waves hit the side of a pool and bounce off?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Interference

What phenomenon occurs when a wave bounces off a barrier?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Interference