Quiz on the Science of Light

What is light made of?

• Atoms

• Photons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

What type of object allows light to pass through completely?

• Transparent

• Reflective

• Opaque

• Translucent

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

• 93,000 miles per hour

• 186,282 miles per hour

• 93,000 miles per second

• 186,282 miles per second

How long does it take for light to travel from the Sun to the Earth?

• 8 minutes

• 8 seconds

• 1.3 seconds

• 1.3 minutes

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

• It reflects back

• It refracts into different colors

• It stops

• It speeds up

Which of the following uses refraction to help us see things far away?

• Camera

• Glasses

• Telescope

• Microscope

What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

• It provides water

• It provides soil

• It provides energy

• It provides nutrients

What is the term for light bending when it passes through different materials?

• Reflection

• Diffusion

• Refraction

• Absorption

Which type of object scatters light?

• Reflective

• Transparent

• Opaque

• Translucent

What is unique about light compared to other forms of energy?

• It has mass

• It behaves like both a particle and a wave

• It is invisible

• It is slower than sound