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Science Chapter 14

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The bouncing of light off a surface
a)
potential energy
b)
reflection
c)
translucent
d)
refraction
2.
Energy related to the position or condition of an object
a)
potential energy
b)
kinetic energy
c)
opaque
d)
reflection
3.
Allowing some light to pass through
a)
kinetic energy
b)
refraction
c)
amplitude
d)
translucent
4.
Bending of light as it passes from one material to another
a)
opaque
b)
refraction
c)
potential energy
d)
amplitude
5.
Allowing most light to pass through
a)
amplitude
b)
translucent
c)
opaque
d)
transparent
6.
Reflecting or absorbing light
a)
opaque
b)
kinetic energy
c)
potential energy
d)
transparent
7.
The distance matter is displaced from its resting position to produce a wave
a)
transparent
b)
amplitude
c)
refraction
d)
kinetic energy
8.
Energy of motion
a)
potential energy
b)
kinetic energy
9.
How is wavelength measured?
a)
from crest to trough
b)
from crest to crest
c)
from pitch to frequency
d)
from amplitude to pitch
10.
Why does a red marble appear red?
a)
The marble absorbs red light and reflects all other colors.
b)
The marble reflects orange and yellow light to make red.
c)
The marble is made of red material that reflects white light.
d)
The marble reflects red light and absorbs all other colors.
11.
What type of energy is NOT produced when fossil fuels are burned at a generating station?
a)
chemical
b)
electrical
c)
kinetic
d)
thermal
12.
Which statement about sound waves is true?
a)
The higher the frequency, the lower the pitch.
b)
The higher the frequency, the higher the pitch.
c)
The higher the amplitude, the lower the pitch.
d)
The higher the amplitude, the higher the pitch.
13.
Which object has kinetic energy?
a)
a rolling ball
b)
a rock on the ground
c)
a concrete floor
d)
a stretched rubber band
14.
Why is asphalt so hot on a hot, sunny day?
a)
It reflects all wavelengths of light.
b)
It absorbs all wavelengths of light.
c)
It diffracts all wavelengths of light.
d)
It refracts all wavelengths of light.
15.
At which point is the light traveling fastest?
a)
I
b)
II
c)
III
d)
IV