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1st Semester Test Reivew

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

T/F The more light reaches your eyes, the brighter an object will appear to you.

a)

True

b)

False

2.
The speed of the molecules determines the _____.
a)
volume
b)
density
c)
pressure
d)
temperature
3.

The slower the particles in a substance move,

a)

the colder it is & less energy they have.

b)

the colder it is & the more energy they have.

c)

the warmer it is & the more energy they have.

d)

the warmer it is & the less energy they have.

4.

Experiments are often repeated many times. What is the most important reason why someone should conduct an investigation using the same methods?

a)

Different scientists might perform the experiment differently

b)

More than one scientist is interested in the problem.

c)

The competition makes the scientists work more carefully.

d)

If the results are the same, replication of the investigation helps to confirm the results.

5.

What occurs inside a raindrop to make a rainbow?

a)

The light enters one side raindrop & leaves the other side

b)

The light circles inside the raindrop before leaving the same way

c)

The light enters the raindrop & then reflects out light on same side

d)

None of these

6.
Particles (molecules) in a ______________________ have more energy than the other states of matter.
a)
gas
b)
solid
c)
liquid
7.

White light enters a prism & leaves as____________.

a)

Black light

b)

The colors of the rainbow (ROYGBIV)

c)

Red light

d)

None of these

8.
When the temperature of matter decreases the particles ...
a)
speed up and move farther apart
b)
speed up and move closer together
c)
slow down and move farther apart
d)
slow down and move closer together
9.
The molecules in the picture are tightly held together with little movement. They have shape and energy.  Therefore, the picture represents _________.
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
plasma
10.

What has to happen for a liquid to become a gas?

a)

The temperature decreases causing the liquid to become a gas

b)

The temperature remains the same & the liquid becomes a gas

c)

The temperature increases causing the liquid to become a gas

d)

All of these

11.

T/F When a scented candle is warmed the ability to smell it from greater distances is reduced because of an increase in energy.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

The blue light is shining on the green grass in the blue field. Explain how light moves to your eyes.

a)

The blue light is transmitted to the green grass & blue field. At which point, the color of blue is reflected & blue is seen in the eye

b)

The blue light is transmitted to the green grass & blue field. At which point, the colors are reflected & cyan is seen in the eye

c)

The blue light is transmitted to the green grass & blue field. At which point, the color of the field is reflected & seen in the eye as blue; however when the blue light strikes the green grass, the color of blue light is absorbed & the green appear black

d)

None of these

13.

T/F White light has to leave a raindrop or prism in order for the components of a rainbow to be visible by the eye.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

You see black when__________

a)

There is no light present

b)

Your retina are overloaded with light

c)

The optical nerve increases in size

d)

All of these

15.

T/F The warmer gas particles get the faster they move & further they spread out in an area.

a)

True

b)

False

16.
Matter changes state when...
a)
energy is added or removed
b)
energy is added
c)
energy is removed
d)
there is no energy
17.

Explain how light interacts with a prism.

a)

Light reflects off the prism & then separates white light individually

b)

Light circles around the prism separating white light individually

c)

Light is absorbed causing all the colors of white light to be seen

d)

Light is bent slightly in the prism & then it exists separating all of the colors of white light

18.

The sun is transmitting white light to the red flower in the green field. Explain the movement of light to your eyes.

a)

The white light (ROYBGIV) is transmitted to the red flower & green field. The color red from the flower is reflected to the eye but the color green from the field is absorbed & appears black in your eye.

b)

The white light (ROYGBIV) is transmitted to the red flower & green field. The color red from the flower & green from the field mix together in your eye & you see both as yellow in your eye.

c)

The white light (ROYGBIV) is transmitted to the red flower & green field. The color red from the flower & color green from the field are reflected to your eye allowing your to see both colors.

d)

None of these

19.

Which type of glass would you use to maximize the temperature inside a greenhouse in cold weather?

a)

Opaque allowing little or no light to enter the greenhouse

b)

Transparent allowing most of the light to enter the greenhouse

c)

Translucent allowing some of the light to enter the greenhouse

d)

None of these

20.

The process of light being bent slightly is called____________.

a)

Scattering

b)

Absorption

c)

Refraction

d)

Transmission

21.

What happens when a green film is placed over a flashlight?

a)

The flashlight with the green film absorbs all white light & everything is seen as black in your eyes

b)

The flashlight with the green film mixes with the white light & everything is seen as neon yellow in your eyes.

c)

The flashlight with the green film absorbs all the white light & only the color green is visible in your eyes.

d)

None of these

22.

What's the transmission rate of the yellow bottle of lemonade?

a)

100 Lux

b)

300 Lux

c)

600 Lux

d)

All of these

23.
Target is selling new sunglasses. They tested & collected the data on how much light passed through each one. Based on the level of light transmission which one would you purchase to protect your eyes from the sun.
a)
Yellow tinted 64%
b)
Dark tinted 15%
c)
Pink tint 75%
d)
No tint 100%
24.

Particles of a liquid

a)

Are tightly packed together & stay in a fixed position

b)

Decrease in volume with increasing temperature

c)

Have no viscosity

d)

Are free to move around one another but still touch

25.

Based on the level of light being transmitted in the diagram, the tinted glass would be best suited for building a greenhouse in the back of Jane Addams.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

How many colors are found in the rainbow?

a)

four

b)

five

c)

six

d)

seven

27.

A candle shines on several objects. A light sensor measures the light after it hits each object. Bed Sheet-130 lux scattered, 15 lux transmitted; Orange Juice-320 lux scattered, 40 lux transmitted, & Tissue Paper-200 lux scattered, & 20 lux transmitted. If the total amount of light shined on the object is 400 lux, what object least absorbent-based on the data?

a)

Tissue Paper

b)

Orange Juice

c)

Bed Sheet

d)

All have the same level of absorption

28.

What happens when you mix the maximum amounts of red, green, & blue light?

a)

You see white

b)

You see black

c)

You see orange

d)

You see yellow

29.
What does transulucent mean?
a)
Not able to be seen through
b)
Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen
c)
 Allowing light, but not detailed images, to pass through; semitransparent:
d)
None of these
30.
At higher temperatures
a)
particles in an object have less energy
b)
particles in an object move faster
c)
a gas contracts
31.
If you shine a flashlight on the black tee shirt, some of the light will be _______& _______.
a)

Reflected & scattered

b)

Reflected & transmitted 

c)

Scattered & transmitted

d)

Reflected & absorbed

32.

Which of the these objects would reflect the most light?

a)

A polished rock resting on a riverbank

b)

A clear window on the side of the house

c)

A compact mirror found in your bathroom

d)

A freshly sanded & stained piece of wood

33.
The following diagram shows_______.
a)
Transmission
b)
Reflection
c)
Scattering
d)
Absorption 
34.

T/F A control group is used to compare the results against the experimental group in the lab experiment.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

if you leave a rock outside in the sun, what happens to temperature of it.

a)

The temperature stay the same

b)

The temperature drops

c)

The temperature rises during the day & then falls at night

d)

None

36.
Explain what's happening in the diagram.
a)
Scattering of light
b)
Transmission of light
c)
Refraction of light
d)
None of these
37.
The greatest amount of light absorption occurs in ________.
a)
Light colored tee shirts
b)
Dark colored tee shirts
c)
Neutral colored tee shirts
d)
Neon colored tee shirts
38.

The temperature of the blacktop increases as the sun heat is __________over the day.

a)

Reflected

b)

Transmitted

c)

Refracted

d)

Absorbed

39.

Zack is testing whether temperature affects the distance a rubber band can be stretched before it breaks. He heats three rubber bands in a microwave oven. He puts three in a jar on the kitchen counter. He puts three in the refrigerator and three in the freezer. Which is the control group?

a)

Rubber bands in the jar

b)

Rubber bands in the refrigerator

c)

Rubber bands in the freezer

d)

Rubber bands in the microwave

40.

What is the absorption rate of the black tee shirt?

Hint (TL - TLM =Absorbtion)

a)

290 Lux

b)

610 Lux

c)

900 Lux

d)

1190 Lux

41.

What do you see when you see a shadow?

a)

Nothing shadows are optical illusions

b)

Darkness

c)

The black outline

d)

The light outlining the shadow

42.

An experiment was designed to determine the effect of fertilizer on plant growth. Two groups of plants were grown under identical conditions except one group was watered with a dilute fertilizer solution and one received water without fertilizer. The group of plants without fertilizer is known as the________.

a)

Scientific Group

b)

Experimental Group

c)

Control Group

d)

Design Group

43.

T/F The lines of an objects shadow change position as the Earth rotates during the day

a)

True

b)

False

44.

T/F In a completely dark room, you will not be able to see an object near a recently turned on television

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Name the conditions needed to see.

a)

Specific light source, object, blocked path, & eyes

b)

Object, light, & blocked path, & eyes

c)

Light, object, & unblocked, & your senses

d)

Specific light source, object, unblocked path & eyes

46.

When you wake up in the morning and the sun is to the East of you, in what direction should your shadow be facing?

a)

West

b)

East

c)

North

d)

South

47.

T/F The fewer times an experiment is conducted the more reliable the data & valid your finding will be proven.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Light ONLY travels in straight lines.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

You can see your reflection in puddle on the side walk.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

What is the absorption rate of the white plastic shopping bag?

Hint (TL - TLM = Absorbtion)

a)

190 Lux

b)

400 Lux

c)

710 Lux

d)

900 Lux