Science Quiz

When placed in direct sunlight, which object will absorb the most visible light energy?

• a piece of clear glass

• a snowball

• a shiny mirror

• a black sweater

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Which position on the bar magnet would have the strongest attraction to the north pole of another bar magnet?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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If an object is a conductor, it is most likely made of:

• wood

• plastic

• cardboard

• metal

Which energy transformation occurs when a person rings a bell?

• electrical to light

• heat to electrical

• mechanical to sound

• light to mechanical

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A student signals his friend by shining a flashlight on a mirror. His friend can see the signal because

• heat energy is transferred from one object to another

• mechanical energy has been transferred from one object to another

• sound energy has been reflected from one object to another

• light energy has been reflected from one object to another

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Which diagram correctly illustrates the property of refraction?

• Diagram 1

• Diagram 2

• Diagram 3

• Diagram 4

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A common characteristic of sound waves is that they

• are created by vibrations

• travel in straight lines toward the source

• travel fastest through empty space

• move at the speed of light

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Energy from the Sun reaches Earth mainly by the process of

• radiation

• conduction

• reflection

• convection

Which type of electromagnetic energy has a shorter wavelength than visible light?

• radio waves

• microwaves

• x-rays

• infrared light

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Rubber is used to cover the metal wires in the power cords of appliances because plastic differs from metals in

• density

• hardness

• phase at room temperature

• electrical conductivity

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