5th Grade Science

What is light?

• A form of energy that travels in waves.

• A type of sound wave.

• A solid object that reflects colors.

• A gas that fills the atmosphere.

What happens to a moving ball if a greater force is applied in the same direction?

• The speed of the ball would increase.

• The ball would slow down.

• The direction of the ball would change.

• The ball would stop moving.

What is reflection?

• When light bounces off a surface.

• When light passes through a medium.

• When light is absorbed by a surface.

• When light is scattered in different directions.

What is sound?

• Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium.

• Light waves that are visible to the human eye.

• Electrical signals transmitted through wires.

• Particles moving in a vacuum.

What is the path light takes when it is reflected?

• The path light takes when it is absorbed.

• The path light takes when it is refracted.

• The path light takes when it is reflected.

• The path light takes when it is scattered.

What is a comet?

• A large rock found on the moon.

• Dust and ice orbiting in space.

• A type of star that burns out quickly.

• A planet with rings around it.

What is force?

• A push or pull on an object.

• A type of energy.

• The mass of an object multiplied by its velocity.

• A measure of the distance between two objects.

What is refraction?

• The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

• The reflection of light off a surface.

• The scattering of light in different directions.

• The absorption of light by a material.

What is an example of a natural satellite?

• The Moon

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

• A comet is made of dust and ice, while an asteroid is a small rocky body.

• A comet is a small rocky body, while an asteroid is made of dust and ice.

• Comets are found in the inner solar system, while asteroids are found in the outer solar system.

• Comets are larger than asteroids and have a solid surface.