Light and Color Quiz

A red ball reflects which of the following colors of light?

• red

• all colors but red

• green

• white

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When white light shines through red glass, the glass _________.

• absorbs all red light

• absorbs all light except red light

• absorbs all green light

• reflects all light except red light

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A material used to make paints that reflects some colors of light and absorbs others is called a(n) ____________.

• pigment

• filter

• lens

• prism

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In blue light, a red object would look ________.

• blue

• red

• black

• white

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The ______ contain(s) the cells that allow you to see color.

• cornea

• iris and pupil

• lens

• retina

What happens when green, blue, and red light overlap completely?

• Black light is produced

• White light is produced

• Yellow light is produced

• Cyan light is produced

Which combination of colors produces cyan light?

• Blue and green

• Red and green

• Blue and red

• Green and yellow

Rainbows form due to __________ caused by droplets of water.

• reflection and refraction

• refraction and absorption

• refraction only

• diffusion

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What is the primary cause of the formation of rainbows?

• Diffusion of light

• Reflection and refraction of light

• Absorption of light

• Scattering of light

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Why does a ripe banana appear yellow when white light is shining on it?

• It absorbs yellow light and reflects all other colors.

• It reflects yellow light and absorbs all other colors.

• It absorbs green light and reflects red and blue light.

• It reflects green light and absorbs red and blue light.

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