Wave Behaviors
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Science
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8th Grade
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Caitlin Grandell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Hey Mia! Look at that straw in the glass. Doesn't it look like it's magically broken? Why do you think that happens?
reflection
refraction
transmission
absorption
Answer explanation
The straw appears broken due to refraction, which is the bending of light as it passes from air into the water inside the straw. This bending creates an optical illusion, making the straw look misaligned.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Hey adventurers! Liam and Abigail are on a mountain expedition and they spot something magical. They see two sets of mountains in this picture! What wizardry is causing this phenomenon?
refraction of light
reflection of light
transmission of light
absorption of light
Answer explanation
You see two sets of mountains due to reflection of light, which can create a mirrored image of the mountains on a surface like water. This optical phenomenon allows you to perceive both the actual mountains and their reflections.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Three different objects are shown in the pictures below. Which of the following transmits all colors of light?
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Three different objects are shown in the pictures below. Which of the following absorbs all colors of light?
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Three different objects are shown in the pictures below. Which of the following reflects all colors of light?
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Light from the Sun transfers solar energy to the Earth system. Sunlight travels to Earth as _______ waves.
electromagnetic
seismic
sound
water
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the images best describes the absorption of light?
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
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