Quiz about Light and Sound - 5th Grade Virginia SOL

Question 1

Sound is a type of mechanical energy transmitted in the form of-

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waves

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light

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heat

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electrons

Question 2

Which makes a sound with the slowest vibration?

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drum

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flute

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whistle

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harmonica

Question 3

A student plans to investigate how sound changes when 4 bottles with different amounts of liquid are struck with a mallet.  In which order should the bottles be placed so sound changes from low pitch to high pitch?

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B A D C

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A B D C

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B C A D

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C D B A

Question 4

Which material will sound travel through fastest?

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a metal rod

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water in a pool

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empty space

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air in a balloon

Question 5

Blowing through a straw produces a sound.  Which straw makes the highest pitch?

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 6

During a thunderstorm, you see lightning before you hear thunder.  This is because-

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light travels faster than sound

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light has a greater mass than sound

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sound has longer wavelengths than light

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sound and light travel at the same speed

Question 7

Sonar helps people find which information about an object?

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location

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color

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weight

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temperature

Question 8

Which wave has the longest wavelength?

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3

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1

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2

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4

Question 9

Which number on the diagram shows wavelength?

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1

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2

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3

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4

Question 10

Which diagram shows a wave with the highest frequency?

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 11

Which item below does not emit light waves?

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the moon

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campfire

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sun

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lightbulb

Question 12

Which is the best observation of refraction of light?

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viewing an object partially in water

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looking in a mirror

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looking at a shadow

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looking at an object through a window

Question 13

When light hits off an object, the rays can pass through it, bounce off of it, or be absorbed.  Light rays that bounce back are-

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reflected

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radiant

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refracted

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radar

Question 14

Which is transparent?

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clear glass

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solid wood door

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brick wall

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white paper

Question 15

Which is opaque?

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brick wall

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water

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eyeglass lenses

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stained glass window

Question 16

Which is translucent?

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sunglasses lenses

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notebook

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brick wall

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mirror

Question 17

Which correctly shows how light acts when it hits a mirror?

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G

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F

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H

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J

Question 18

What object helps people understand what makes up white light?

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prism

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barometer

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microscope

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telescope

Question 19

A shiny aluminum screen can be placed on the windshield of a parked car.  It keeps the car cool because it-

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reflects sunlight

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absorbs heat

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causes evaporation

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conducts electricity

Question 20

Which color in the visible spectrum has the longest wavelength?

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red

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orange

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yellow

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violet

Light and Sound - 5th Grade Virginia SOL

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