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Light (Reflect, Refract, Absorb)

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The bouncing back of light waves off of a surface is...

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Light

d)

Lens

2.

The bending of light waves as they travel from one surface to another...

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Light

d)

Lens

3.

Light travels...

a)

around corners

b)

in a straight line

4.

A mirror _________ light.

a)

absorbs

b)

reflects

c)

refracts

5.

Smooth and shiny surfaces can _____________ light.

a)

reflect

b)

refract

c)

absorb

6.

Light bends when it is

a)

refracted

b)

reflected

c)

absorbed

7.

Light bounces when it is

a)

reflected

b)

absorbed

c)

refracted

8.

When an object soaks in the light it _____________

a)

absorbs

b)

reflects

c)

refracts

9.

Light travels in a straight line

a)

True

b)

False

10.
Another name for light bending is ....
a)
Reflaction
b)
Absorbing
c)
Refraction
d)
mirror
11.

What causes shadows?

a)

An object blocking the light source

b)

The water cycle

c)

An object letting the light source through

d)

The moon

12.

What causes a shadow to change during the day?

a)

a. The sun's position in the sky

b)

b. Where the moon is located during the day

c)

c. When the sun sets

13.

Which statement is correct?

a)

light travels in circles

b)

light travels in a straight line

c)

light does not travel

14.

Light that is bounced back is reflected.

a)

true

b)

false

15.

Light that is bent is refracted.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

When light is blocked a shadow forms behind the object.

a)

true

b)

false

17.

To stay cool from the sun's light and heat, one should wear...

a)

Dark colors

b)

Light colors