Unit 1 Vocabulary #4 (6th Grade)

What does the term "refract" mean in the context of light?

• To absorb light completely

• To bend or change the direction of light as it passes from one substance to another

• To emit light

• To scatter light in all directions

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Which of the following best describes a "system"?

• A single object working independently

• A group of parts that work together to do something

• A random collection of unrelated items

• A single part of a machine

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What is "scattering" in the context of light?

• The absorption of light by a surface

• The spreading out of light or other waves in different directions

• The focusing of light into a single beam

• The bending of light as it passes through a lens

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Which of the following describes a "specular" reflection?

• A reflection that is scattered in many directions

• A reflection that is smooth and clear, like a mirror

• A reflection that is absorbed by the surface

• A reflection that is diffused and blurry

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What is "reflection" in the context of light?

• The bending of light as it passes through a medium

• The bouncing back of light, sound, or heat from a surface

• The absorption of light by a material

• The emission of light from a source

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Which of the following is an example of refraction?

• Light bouncing off a mirror

• A pencil appearing bent when placed in a glass of water

• Light spreading out after passing through a prism

• Light being absorbed by a black surface

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a system?

• It consists of multiple parts

• The parts work independently without interaction

• The parts work together to achieve a common goal

• It can be natural or man-made

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What happens during the scattering of light?

• Light is absorbed by the surface

• Light is focused into a single beam

• Light spreads out in different directions

• Light is bent as it passes through a medium

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Which of the following surfaces would most likely produce a specular reflection?

• A rough wooden table

• A smooth, polished metal surface

• A piece of paper

• A brick wall

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Which of the following is an example of reflection?

• Light bending as it enters water

• Light bouncing off a shiny car surface

• Light spreading out after passing through a fog

• Light being absorbed by a dark cloth

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