Science STAAR review

What is an example of light being transmitted?

• Light passing through a clear window.

• Light being absorbed by a black surface.

• Light reflecting off a mirror.

• Light scattering in fog.

What is an example of light being absorbed?

• A black surface absorbing sunlight.

• A white surface reflecting sunlight.

• A mirror reflecting light.

• A glass window allowing light to pass through.

What is the path of light?

• Light can ONLY travel in a straight line.

• Light can travel in curves depending on the medium.

• Light can travel in circles around a source.

• Light can travel in zigzag patterns.

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

• The light is absorbed.

• The light is refracted.

• The light is scattered.

• The light is being reflected.

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

• The light is absorbed.

• The light is reflected.

• The light is refracted.

• The light is scattered.

What is it called when light is absorbed by a material?

• Reflection of light

• Refraction of light

• Absorption of light

• Transmission of light

What is the term for light passing through a material?

• Reflection of light

• Refraction of light

• Transmission of light

• Absorption of light

What are the two types of energy compared in the investigation?

• Thermal Energy and Mechanical Energy

• Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy

• Chemical Energy and Electrical Energy

• Nuclear Energy and Solar Energy

What is reflection?

• Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

• Reflection is the absorption of light by a surface.

• Reflection is the scattering of light in different directions.

• Reflection is the transmission of light through a medium.

What is refraction?

• Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one material to another.

• Refraction is the reflection of light when it hits a surface.

• Refraction is the absorption of light by a material.

• Refraction is the scattering of light in different directions.