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Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 25mins
Light bounces off when it is
reflected
absorbed
refracted
transmitted
Lenses, like camera lenses or microscopes...
reflect light
refract light
absorb light
What do smooth, shiny surfaces do?
reflect light
refract light
absorb light
When we see a rainbow, we see
light being reflected
light being refracted
light being absorbed
This is an example of?
Absorb
Reflection
Refraction
Transmition
What is reflection?
The bending of light when it moves through one kind of matter to another
The bouncing of light off an object
The taking in of light by a material
What is refraction?
The bending of light when it moves through one kind of matter to another
The bouncing of light off an object
The taking in of light by a material
What does the pencil in this picture show about light?
Light is refracted when it hits a curved object.
Light is reflected when it hits a curved object.
Light is refracted when it passes from air into water.
Light is reflected when it passes from air into water.
What happens to light when it passes through a prism? Select all that apply.
The light is refracted (bends) as it passes through the prism.
All of the light is reflected off the surface of the prism.
Each color that makes up the light bends a different amount.
The light does not pass through the prism.
The light breaks into the colors of the rainbow.
How is refraction different from reflection?
Refraction is the taking in of light, while reflection is the bouncing of light off an object.
Refraction is the bouncing of light off an object, while reflection is the bending of light when it moves through one kind of matter to another.
Refraction is the bending of light when it moves through one kind of matter to another, while reflection is the taking in of light.
Refraction is the bending of light when it moves through one kind of matter to another, while reflection is the bouncing of light off an object.
A beam of light is shined directly at a mirror. Which statement tells what happens to the light when it hits the mirror?
It will continue in a straight line
It will bend
It will reflect
It will disappear
Which of the following is a synonym for the phrase "soak up"?
absorb
reflect
refract
What is absorption?
The bending of light when it moves through one kind of matter to another
The bouncing of light off an object
The taking in of light by a material
A student shines a flashlight through a piece of glass. The light from the flashlight hits Points A, B, and C instead of going in a straight line. Which word describes this spreading of light by the glass?
blocking
absorbing
reflection
refraction
These cars have been parked outside for a long time on a sunny day. What is the name of the process that affects the cars' temperatures?
reflection
refraction
absorption
These cars have been parked outside for a long time on a sunny day. Which car will be the hottest?
The black car
The white car
The red car
These cars have been parked outside for a long time on a sunny day. Which car will be the coolest?
The black car
The white car
The red car
Darker colors absorb more light, which is changed into heat and causes an increase in temperature. Lighter colors reflect more light, so they stay cooler. Which of the following roofs would be the warmest on a hot summer day?
black roof
beige roof
grey roof
white roof
Which of the pictures shows what Addia would MOST likely see if she looked at the beaker from the side?
Picture A
Picture B
Picture C
Picture D
Based on Aiyana's results which two materials are opaque?
wood and frosted glass
cardboard and wood
frosted glass and notebook paper
clear glass and glass of water
What does it mean if an object is transparent?
It's see-through
It's light weight
It's very strong
It's long-lasting
Based on the results above, what is the BEST conclusion Quasia can make?
Light rays travel through liquid
Light rays can't travel through some materials
Clear glass and notebook paper are transparent
The harder the material the less light passes through
Which best describes how light passes through the materials in the picture above?
plastic wrap is transparent, wax paper is opaque
plastic wrap is transparent, wax paper is translucent
plastic wrap is opaque, wax paper is translucent
plastic wrap is translucent, wax paper is transparent
A green house protect plants from weather and lets light in. What's the best type of material to make one?
Transparent-allows some light through
Transparent- allows most light through
Translucent-allows most light through
Translucent- allows some light through
The picture show light shined on an object. The object is BEST described as what?
Transparent
Opaque
Translucent
Shimmery
If Traten shines a flashlight through an opaque object, how much light should pass through?
All the light should pass through
Most of the light should pass through
Half of the light should pass through
None of the light should pass through
