Unit 5 Properties of Matter & Light Quiz Review

How can we see the blue color in an object? Blue light is produced only from the object, and it hits your eye. Blue light is produced from the object and illuminates the light source, which then goes to your eye. Light comes from a luminous source.

• Blue light is produced only from the object, and it hits your eye.

• Blue light is produced from the object and illuminates the light source, which then goes to your eye.

• Light comes from a luminous source.

• The object absorbs all the colors, but blue is reflected back to your eye.

• Blue light comes from your eye as a luminous source and the blue light is reflected back by the object.

Which statement does not explain how light travels through different materials?

• Light bends at the same angle for all materials.

• Light is refracted as it enters different materials.

• Light travels in straight lines and then changes direction as it enters different materials.

• Light changes speed as it enters different materials.

What allows us to see light reflected from a red apple?

• when the red light is reflected back to our eye

• when blue light is absorbed by the apple

• when green light is emitted by the apple

• when the apple produces its own light

What is the difference between each color of the rainbow?

• Each color is made out of different prisms.

• Each color is made from different colored filters when light goes through them.

• Each color is made out of different pigments that represent that color.

• Each color is made from different sizes of waves.

What is white light made out of?

• A. all the colors of the rainbow

• B. only red and blue colors

• C. only ultraviolet light

• D. only infrared light

How does a blue filter work?

• All of the colors are transmitted through the filter except for blue.

• Only blue light is absorbed through the filter.

• Blue light from the filter is emitted directly into your eyes.

• Most colors are absorbed by the filter, but blue is transmitted through it.

Which sentence is true about the properties of light?

• Light travels in straight lines and reflects what is in the material when it enters.

• Light travels in straight lines and transmits the colors found in the prism material.

• Light travels in straight lines and then bends when it enters a different substance.

• Light travels in straight lines and can change into different colors depending on the substance.

How does a green filter work?

• Green light from the filter goes directly into your eye.

• Light from a source enters a filter.

• Most colors are absorbed, but green is transmitted through.

• Light from a source enters a filter. Most of the colors are transmitted through except for green.

Boris directs a flashlight on a prism and notices a rainbow on the other side. What can he conclude from the observation?

• He can conclude that all the colors are present in white light.

• He can conclude that the prism creates new colors.

• He can conclude that only red and blue light are present in white light.

• He can conclude that the flashlight is broken.

Ted sees moving water in a valley. The water is moving slowly. Which of the following sediments will probably settle out in the beginning (top) of the river?

• clay sand silt

• pebbles