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Types of Energy (Heat, Light and Sounds)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Sun is the main source of

a)

light and wind energy.

b)

heat and wind energy.

c)

heat and light energy.

d)

light and electrical energy.

2.

Nikka is able to see her image in the


mirror because light rays

a)

go straight through the mirror so that the image appears.

b)

are absorbed by the mirror so that the image can be seen.

c)

are reflected back after they hit the mirror to create the image.

d)

are refracted as they hit the mirror and bend to form the

image.

3.

A glass window is an example of a/an

a)

opaque

b)

translucent

c)

transparent

d)

none of the above

4.

Which is an example of a natural light source?

a)

Lamp

b)

Candle

c)

Flashlight

d)

Firefly

5.

When light shines through an opaque object it forms a

a)

shadow.

b)

light.

c)

sound.

d)

electricity.

6.

Sounds are produced by

a)

Sounds are produced by

b)

making vibrations.

c)

hitting the drums only.

d)

making cool sounds.

7.

People using large noisy drills often wear ear muffs because

a)

their ears are cold.

b)

they think they look nice.

c)

very loud sounds can damage your ears.

d)

they want to hear the noise of drills clearly.

8.

The harder you hit a drum, the

a)

louder the sound.

b)

lower the pitch of the sound.

c)

higher the pitch of the sound.

d)

sound will break the drum.

9.

Which of the following allows all the light to pass through?

a)

Opaque

b)

Transparent

c)

Translucent

d)

None of the above

10.

What property of light is shown in the picture below?

a)

Transparency

b)

Reflection

c)

Refraction

d)

None of the above

11.

You can see yourself in a mirror because of

a)

absorption.

b)

diffraction.

c)

refraction.

d)

reflection

12.

Which of the following statements does NOT show the use of light from the sun?

a)

A rabbit hopping in the field

b)

A bat hunting for food

c)

A wolf hunts for food

d)

A plant makes food

13.

Which of the following will cast the darkest shadow?

a)

brick

b)

fish bowl

c)

tissue paper

d)

eyeglasses

14.

What do you call the material that allows some light to pass through?

a)

Opaque

b)

transmitted

c)

translucent

d)

transparent

15.

Which of the following is an opaque material?

a)

Brick wall

b)

eyeglasses

c)

Frosted glass

d)

Butter paper

16.

What is the BEST example of an Heat conductor?

a)

A wooden block

b)

A glass cup

c)

A ceramic mug

d)

A metal bowl

17.

_____________ is the tool used to measure temperature.

a)

A Thermometer

b)

A scale

c)

A lever

d)

A beaker

18.

The handle of a frying pan is often covered with rubber because rubber provides...

a)

Heat insulation

b)

A low melting point

c)

Heat conduction

d)

A nonstick surface

19.

Heat conductors are materials that...

a)

Allow heat to pass through

b)

Allow cold to pass through

c)

Stop heat from passing through

d)

Stop cold from passing through

20.

What is the BEST example of a conductor of thermal energy?

a)

A wooden block

b)

A plastic mug

c)

A metal pan

d)

A wool oven mitt