Grade 5 Science Quiz on Energy and Light

What is the primary characteristic of kinetic energy?

• It is stored energy.

• It is the energy of motion.

• It is energy from the sun.

• It is energy that cannot be transformed.

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

• Mechanical energy

• Sound energy

• Static energy

• Radiant energy

How does light travel?

• In a zigzag pattern

• In a random path

• In a circular motion

• In a straight line

What happens when light hits a shiny surface?

• It is refracted

• It is scattered

• It is absorbed

• It is reflected

What type of objects allow most light to pass through them?

• Opaque objects

• Translucent objects

• Transparent objects

• Reflective objects

Which of the following is an example of a translucent object?

• Tracing paper

• Wood

• Clear glass

• Metal

What is formed when an object blocks light?

• A shadow

• A refraction

• A prism

• A reflection

What is the main source of natural light on Earth?

• The stars

• The sun

• Fire

• The moon

What are objects called that produce their own light?

• Reflective objects

• Luminous objects

• Opaque objects

• Translucent objects

When are shadows shortest during the day?

• In the morning

• At midday

• In the evening

• At night