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Mr. J's really big science Quiz

Total questions: 195

Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a physical property?

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2.

What is matter?

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3.

What are some physical properties of matter?

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4.

How can you identify the physical properties of matter?

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5.

How can we use physical properties to classify objects?

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6.

The chart below was constructed to compare some properties of water in different states. Which property should be put into the second column?

a)

A tastes stale

b)

B feels smooth

c)

C has a strong odor

d)

D takes the shape of its container

7.

Why is it important that we create and keep up with our science journals?

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8.

We also classify an object based off if it is a solid, liquid or gas. What are some examples?

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9.

How do you find an object's volume?

a)

use a thermometer

b)

use a triple beam balance

c)

use a graduated cylinder

10.

Which of these is NOT an example of a physical property of a car?

a)

The car is red.

b)

The car is magnetic.

c)

The car costs $10,000.

11.

What is volume?

a)

how much something weighs

b)

hot hot something is

c)

how much space something takes up

12.

Matter is anything that...

a)

has mass

b)

takes up space

c)

both a and b

13.

Which of these is found using a thermometer?

a)

temperature

b)

color

c)

mass

14.

Which of these will probably float in water?

a)

rock

b)

cell phone

c)

empty water bottle

15.

Which of these are an example of a physical property?

a)

magnetism

b)

color

c)

mass

d)

all of the above

16.

What is States of Matter?

a)

Whether something floats or sinks

b)

how hot or cold something is

c)

Whether something is a solid, liquid, or gas

17.

Which of these is measured in grams?

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

magnetism

18.

Which is a picture of a liquid?

a)
b)
c)
19.

What is a physical state?

a)

The force caused by magnets attracting certain metals

b)

Amount of matter in an object

c)

Matter exists in 3 states – solid, liquid, gas

d)

Anything that has mass and takes up space

20.

Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

a)

Emotion

b)

Magnetism

c)

Thought

d)

Imagination

21.

Which physical property refers to the amount of matter in an object?

a)

Solubility

b)

Conductivity

c)

Mass

d)

Insulation

22.

Which of the following is NOT a physical property?

a)

Mass

b)

Emotion

c)

Solubility

d)

Conductivity

23.

Which property would you test to determine if a material is magnetic?

a)

Solubility

b)

Conductivity

c)

Magnetism

d)

Insulation

24.

What is the physical property that describes how well a material can prevent heat transfer?

a)

Conductivity

b)

Insulation

c)

Solubility

d)

Magnetism

25.

Which property would you examine to determine if a substance can conduct electricity?

a)

Solubility

b)

Conductivity

c)

Insulation

d)

Magnetism

26.

Which of the following is NOT a tool used to measure mass?

a)

Triple beam balance

b)

Digital scale

c)

Thermometer

d)

Balance scale

27.

Which of the following statements is true about mass?

a)

Mass changes with location

b)

Mass is the same as weight

c)

Mass is the amount of matter in an object

d)

Mass is measured in liters

28.

What is a physical state?

a)

The force caused by magnets attracting certain metals

b)

Amount of matter in an object

c)

Matter exists in 3 states – solid, liquid, gas

d)

Anything that has mass and takes up space

29.

Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

a)

Emotion

b)

Magnetism

c)

Thought

d)

Imagination

30.

Which physical property refers to the amount of matter in an object?

a)

Solubility

b)

Conductivity

c)

Mass

d)

Insulation

31.

Which of the following is NOT a physical property?

a)

Mass

b)

Emotion

c)

Solubility

d)

Conductivity

32.

Which property would you test to determine if a material is magnetic?

a)

Solubility

b)

Conductivity

c)

Magnetism

d)

Insulation

33.

What is the physical property that describes how well a material can prevent heat transfer?

a)

Conductivity

b)

Insulation

c)

Solubility

d)

Magnetism

34.

Which property would you examine to determine if a substance can conduct electricity?

a)

Solubility

b)

Conductivity

c)

Insulation

d)

Magnetism

35.

Which of the following is NOT a tool used to measure mass?

a)

Triple beam balance

b)

Digital scale

c)

Thermometer

d)

Balance scale

36.

Which of the following statements is true about mass?

a)

Mass changes with location

b)

Mass is the same as weight

c)

Mass is the amount of matter in an object

d)

Mass is measured in liters

37.

What is the approximate mass of a standard paper clip?

a)

5 grams

b)

1 gram

c)

10 grams

d)

0.1 gram

38.

What is the function of a triple beam balance?

a)

To measure temperature

b)

To measure mass

c)

To measure length

d)

To measure time

39.

Which unit is commonly used to record mass?

a)

Liters

b)

Meters

c)

Grams

d)

Seconds

40.

What is magnetism?

a)

The force caused by magnets attracting certain metals

b)

Amount of matter in an object

c)

Matter exists in 3 states – solid, liquid, gas

d)

Anything that has mass and takes up space

41.

What happens when a metal sticks to a magnet?

a)

It is magnetic

b)

It is non-magnetic

c)

It is melting

d)

It is rusting

42.

Which of the following is an example of a metal that is a good conductor?

a)

Wood

b)

Plastic

c)

Copper

d)

Rubber

43.

In the illustration, which is an example of a liquid?

a)

the bubbles

b)

the straw

c)

the water

d)

the ice

44.

In which state of matter will there be the LARGEST space between molecules?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

45.

What state of matter is represented in this picture?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

46.

When you boil water, you are changing water from a liquid to a ___.

a)

Liquid

b)

Solid

c)

Gas

47.

What is the term used to describe a gas turning into a liquid?

a)

Freezing

b)

Melting

c)

Evaporation

d)

Condensation

48.

What happens during the freeze process?

a)

Water vapor changes to liquid water

b)

Liquid changes to water vapor

c)

Ice changes to liquid

d)

Liquid changes to ice

49.

What is the process called when ice changes to liquid?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Freeze

d)

Melt

50.

What does relative density determine?

a)

A) Whether matter is a solid, liquid, or gas

b)

B) The amount of matter an object can hold

c)

C) Whether an object sinks or floats

d)

D) The amount of matter in something

51.

Which of the following is a physical state of matter?

a)

A) Soluble

b)

B) Mixture

c)

C) Gas

d)

D) Filter

52.

What is volume in the context of physical properties?

a)

A) The amount of matter an object can hold

b)

B) A characteristic of matter

c)

C) Anything that takes up space

d)

D) A method of separating mixtures

53.

What does solubility refer to?

a)

The process of liquid changing to water vapor

b)

The process of water vapor changing to liquid water

c)

Whether or not matter dissolves in water

d)

The process of ice changing to liquid

54.

What happens during the freeze process?

a)

Water vapor changes to liquid water

b)

Liquid changes to water vapor

c)

Ice changes to liquid

d)

Liquid changes to ice

55.

What is evaporation?

a)

The process of ice changing to liquid

b)

The process of liquid changing to ice

c)

The process of water vapor changing to liquid water

d)

The process of liquid changing to water vapor

56.

Do environments change over time?

a)
No
b)
Yes
57.

What are fossils?

a)
Fossils are not real, they are just myths
b)
Preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms
c)
Artificially created replicas of ancient organisms
d)
Imprints left by aliens on Earth
58.

How do scientists use fossils?

a)
Scientists use fossils to predict future climate change.
b)
Scientists use fossils to create new species.
c)

Scientists use fossils to study and understand how environments have changed over time.

59.

Destin was completing his homework at his desk at night. To help him see his paper better, he plugged in the lamp shown below. After 30 minutes, he noticed that his paper felt hot.


What statement about energy does this observation provide evidence for?

a)

Motion energy can be turned into heat energy.

b)

Light energy also transfers heat energy.

c)

Heat energy transfers light energy.

d)

Electrical energy is produced by light energy.

60.

Wind turbines are used to harness energy from the wind as the wind spins the blades. Others can then use this energy to power their homes.


When the wind spins the blades, what transfer of energy occurs?

a)

energy of motion is transferred into electrical energy

b)

electrical energy is transferred into heat and light energy

c)

solar energy is transferred into electrical energy

d)

electrical energy is transferred into energy of motion

61.

Scientists found the fossil below with webbed feet. The animal most likely lived in what type of habitat?

a)

in the mountains

b)

in the desert

c)

in the tropical rainforest

d)

in a pond, lake, or ocean

62.

What does a thermometer measure?

a)

Pressure

b)

Visibility

c)

Temperature

d)

Humidity

63.

Austin has two magnets. The shaded parts of the magnets represent the poles. What will happen if she brings the dark side of magnet P closer to the dark side of magnet Q?

a)

They will repel each other.

b)

Both the magnets will break.

c)

They will attract each other.

d)

Poles of the magnets will change.

64.
The strongest part of a magnet is...
a)
the bars.
b)
the force field.
c)
the poles. 
d)
the middle.
65.

What are the two poles of a magnet?

a)

North Pole

b)

North neutra pole

c)

South neutra pole

d)

South pole

66.

Which magnets will move towards each other?

a)

b)

c)

d)

67.

Magnets always have two poles, North and South.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Nathan holds two magnets near each other. He finds that the magnets stick to each other as shown in this illustration. Magnet A has the poles labelled in the picture. How would you label the poles on Magnet B?

a)

Both Point 1 and Point 2 are north poles

b)

Both Point 1 and Point 2 are south poles

c)

Point 1 is the north Pole and Point 2 is the south Pole.

d)

Point 1 is the south Pole and Point 2 is the north Pole.

69.

Which of the following is NOT a property of magnetic poles?

a)

Like poles repel each other

b)

Opposite poles attract each other

c)

Magnetic poles can exist in isolation

d)

Magnetic poles always come in pairs

70.

What picture shows two magnets that will repel each other?

a)

b)

c)

d)

71.
The strongest point on a magnet is located
a)
In the magnetic field
b)
Center of the magnet
c)
At the Poles (close)
d)
At the Poles (further away) 
72.

Here is a picture showing how two magnets will stick to one another when opposite poles align. When these magnets are pulled slightly apart, does the attractive force between them still exist?

a)

Yes, but the new attractive force is due to gravity.

b)

No, since they are not touching, no force is at work.

c)

Yes, even though they are not touching, they are pulling on one another.

d)

No, when the magnets are apart, they exert a repulsive force on one another.

73.
The lab room is an excellent place to
a)
Run around and play tag.
b)
Play a joke or prank on a fellow classmate
c)
Run an experiment.
d)
Have a snack
74.
When you walk in the room and see science equipment at your seat.  Which of the following is okay to do before your teacher starts the class or gives instructions.
a)
Don’t touch anything until your teacher tells you to.
b)
Move the science equipment out of your way so that you can set your stuff down
c)
Pick up the science equipment and see what it is for.
d)
If they are goggles pick them up and try them on to see if they fit.
75.
Which of the following should you do during a lab?
a)
Leave the lab a mess so the janitor has something to do.
b)
Pick up hot beakers with your bare hands
c)
Never eat or taste anything from an experiment.
d)
Wear goggles if you feel like it.
76.
If you accidentally break or spill something what is the first thing you should do?
a)
Pick it up and clean up after yourself.
b)
Shove it under the desk or in a cupboard to hide it so you don’t get in trouble.
c)
Tell your teacher and then ask how to clean it up
d)
Leave it where it is so that your teacher can clean it up after class.
77.
Which of the following can you do during a lab?
a)
wash your hands after the experiment is over
b)
touch your mouth after touching a dead worm
c)
touch and taste liquids
d)
pick up broken glass
78.
If you want to smell something in a lab what should you do?
a)
Put your nose next to the source and sniff
b)
Tasting it will make it easier to smell, so do both
c)
Hold the substance away from you and waft the smell towards you with your hand
d)
Ask your lab partner to put there nose in it first to see if it is safe.
79.
Safety goggles should be worn
a)
at all times in the lab
b)
at all times if you don't have glasses
c)
when liquids or small particles could get into your eyes
d)
at your own discretion
80.
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes  should be
a)
taken home
b)
disposed of according to the teacher's instructions
c)
dumped in the sink
d)
left at your lab station for the next class
81.
When you are smelling a chemical, you should
a)
whiff
b)
waft
c)
take a deep breath
d)
smell it for as long as you can
82.
It is OK to start a lab before you read all the directions.
a)
True
b)
False
83.
You have been injured in the lab (cut, burned, etc.) First you should -
a)
apply first aid yourself
b)
tell the teacher at once
c)
see a doctor after school
d)
visit the school nurse after class
84.
If a piece of equipment is not working you should tell-
a)
your best friend in class
b)
your lab partners
c)
the custodian
d)
your teacher
85.
What should you do with chemicals leftover after an experiment?
a)
Follow the directions of the teacher
b)
Carefully pour them down the sink
c)
Throw them into the trash can
d)
Leave them on the table
86.
Cleaning up the science classroom is the job of -
a)
each student
b)
new students
c)
the teacher
d)
old students
87.
The most important thing during lab experiments is
a)
neatness
b)
finishing first
c)
safety
d)
getting the correct answer
88.

What is the main source of energy for plants?

a)

Rain

b)

The Sun

c)

The Grass

d)

Soil

89.

What tool do you use to find the mass of an object?

a)

Graduated Cylinder

b)

Balance

c)

Hand Lens

d)

Bowl

90.

What is a nonliving thing that humans made?

a)

bird

b)

rocks

c)

house

d)

trees

91.

Which state of matter has a definite volume, but does not have a definite shape?

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

d)

matter

92.

Mr. Lopez spilled his favorite snack. Is it a mixture or a solution? Why?

a)

Its a mixture, because it is made up of 2 or more substances that can be easily separated.

b)

Its a mixture, because it can only be separated with a sieve.

c)

Its a solution, because it can only be separated by dissolving it in water.

d)

Its a solution because it can not be separated easily.

93.
A combination of 2 or more substances that can be easily separated is called- 
a)
a mixture
b)
a solution 
c)
a solute 
d)
a solvent 
94.
Mixtures are combinations of two materials that retain their physical qualities.
a)
True
b)
False
95.

What happens when water mixes with sugar?

a)

the appearance of sugar changes

b)

the shape of water changes

c)

the taste of sugar changes

d)

the state of water changes

96.

I have a mixture of Wood chips, sand, iron filings, and gravel. Here is a way to separate them:


  1. Use a screen to separate the the sand and iron filings from the gravel and wood chips.


What would be step 2?

a)

Use the screen again to separate the iron filings and the sand

b)

Use a magnet to separate the iron filings from the sand

c)

Use a tweezers to pick out the iron filings

d)

use a filter and water to separate the sand from the iron filings

97.

Which of these mixtures is not a solution?

a)

lemonade

b)

sand and water

c)

Kool-aid

d)

ocean water

98.

As a whole, this bowl of chicken noodle soup would generally be considered a

a)

mixture

b)

solution

99.
A cup of coffee would be considered a 
a)
mixture
b)
solution
100.

Which of the following is NOT a mixture?

a)

oxygen

b)

coins in a piggy bank

c)

a bowl of lucky charms cereal

d)

Chex mix

101.
Salt and pepper would be an example of a
a)
mixture
b)
solution
102.
If you pour sugar into hot water the sugar will
a)
disappear
b)
evaporate
c)
dissolve
d)
expand
103.

All of the buttons in this pile

a)

make the pile a mixture.

b)

can be separated with a magnet.

c)

have all the same properties.

d)

are likely to dissolve in water.

104.

This is an example of a

a)

Solution

b)

Mixture

105.

This is an example of a

a)

Solution

b)

Mixture

106.

This is a type of mixture where one substance dissolves into another

a)

Solution

b)

Miscibility

c)

Compound

d)

Solubility

107.

The substance that does the dissolving

a)

Solute

b)

Solvent

c)

Solution

d)

Miscibility

108.

The substance getting dissolved

a)

Solvent

b)

Solute

c)

Solution

d)

Mixture

109.

Identify the solute Lemonade - it contains Water, lemon juice, and sugar

a)

water

b)

lemon juice

c)

sugar and lemon juice

110.
What is a solvent?
a)
The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.
b)
The substance that is being dissolved in a solution.
c)
The mixing of different substances.
d)
The process in which neutral molecules lose or gain electrons
111.
Solubility is defined as
a)
the ability to catch on fire
b)
the ability to be dissolved
c)
the ability to fly.
d)

the ability to solve problems

112.

What is a mixture?

a)

A mixture is a pure substance with a fixed composition.

b)

A mixture is a type of chemical reaction.

c)

A mixture is a single substance composed of two or more elements.

d)

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded together.

113.

What are the two main components of a solution?

a)

solute and solvent

b)

acid and base

c)

reactant and product

d)

mixture and compound

114.

What is the process of separating mixtures called?

a)

Sedimentation, centrifugation, or extraction.

b)

Decantation, precipitation, or crystallization.

c)

Filtration, distillation, or chromatography

d)

Evaporation, condensation, or sublimation.

115.

What is a solute?

a)

A solute is a substance that is mixed with a solvent to form a solution.

b)

A solute is a substance that is evaporated from a solution.

c)

A solute is a substance that is filtered out of a solution.

d)

A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

116.

What is a solvent?

a)

A solvent is a substance that solidifies other substances.

b)

A solvent is a substance that dissolves other substances to form a solution.

c)

A solvent is a substance that evaporates quickly.

d)

A solvent is a substance that conducts electricity.

117.

Which of the following is an example of a mixture: a) Saltwater b) Pure water c) Sugar d) Oil

a)

a) Saltwater

b)

d) Oil

c)

c) Sugar

d)

b) Pure water

118.

Which of the following is a solute: a) Water b) Salt c) Air d) Oil

a)

Water

b)

Air

c)

Oil

d)

Salt

119.

Which of the following is a solvent: a) Salt b) Sugar c) Water d) Air

a)

a) Salt

b)

b) Sugar

c)

c) Water

d)

d) Air

120.

What is the process of separating a solid from a liquid mixture called?

a)

evaporation

b)

distillation

c)

sublimation

d)

filtration

121.

What is the process of separating a liquid from a liquid mixture called?

a)

distillation

b)

condensation

c)

evaporation

d)

filtration

122.

What does dissolve mean?

a)

It dissapears

b)

the substance breaks down into tiny little pieces

c)

It goes away

123.

What is an example of a solute?

a)

Water

b)

Brick

c)

Coffee

d)

Salt

124.

What is an example of a Solvent?

a)

Salt

b)

Sugar

c)

Lemon juice

d)

Water

125.

How could you separate a trail mix mixture?

a)

Use a magnet

b)

Use a strainer

c)

Use a coffee filter

d)

Pick each substance out and sort them

126.

How can you separate Sandy Water mixture?

a)

Use a strainer

b)

Use a coffee filter

c)

Use tweezers

d)

Use a magnet

127.

How can you separate saltwater?

a)

Heat the water and let it evaporate

b)

Use a coffee filter

c)

Use a strainer

128.

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

129.

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

130.

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

131.

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

132.

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

133.

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

134.

Will this circuit work?

a)

Yes

b)

No

135.

Will this circuit work?

a)

Yes

b)

No

136.

Will this circuit work?

a)

Yes

b)

No

137.

A material that allows energy to flow through easily

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

138.

A material that does not allow energy to flow through easily

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

139.

Which of the following is an insulator?

a)

Glass

b)

Copper

c)

Human body

140.

Water is an insulator.

a)

True

b)

False

141.

The human body is a conductor.

a)

True

b)

False

142.

Rubber

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

143.

Metal pan

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

144.

The transfer of heat always goes from hot to cold.

a)

True

b)

False

145.

Your coat is an insulator.

a)

True

b)

False

146.

Thermal energy comes from ________________.

a)

how hot something is

b)

the movement of molecules

c)

the flow of electrons

147.

If the molecules in an object move faster, the object becomes _______.

a)

bigger

b)

colder

c)

hotter

148.

Which one of the following is not a source of thermal energy?

a)

sound energy

b)

chemical energy

c)

electrical energy

d)

geothermal energy

149.

Look at the picture. What is the source of the thermal energy?

a)

light energy

b)

mechanical energy

c)

chemical energy

150.

Karen is at the beach with her family. After playing in the sand for an hour, she notices her skin getting warmer. Why is this happening?

a)

Thermal energy from the sun is traveling by conduction.

b)

Thermal energy from the sun is traveling by convection.

c)

Thermal energy from the sun is traveling by radiation.

151.

Sam is cooking soup for dinner. He stirs the soup on the oven and leaves the spoon in the pot. When he returns to check on the soup, the spoon is too hot to touch. What happened?

a)

The thermal energy from the hot soup travelled to the spoon by conduction.

b)

The thermal energy from the hot soup travelled to the spoon by convection.

c)

The thermal energy from the hot soup travelled to the spoon by radiation.

152.

Olivia makes some hot cocoa for her little sister. When she sets the cup down on the table, she notices steam rising from the top. What caused the steam to rise from the cocoa?

a)

The heat from the cocoa is traveling by conduction to the cooler air that surrounds it.

b)

The heat from the cocoa is traveling by convection to the cooler air that surrounds it.

c)

The heat from the cocoa is traveling by radiation to the cooler air that surrounds it.

153.

The different temperatures of objects cause heat to travel from _____________________.

a)

a hotter object to a cooler object.

b)

a cooler object to a hotter object.

154.

A hot air balloon uses ________________ to rise and descend.

a)

friction

b)

radiation

c)

convection

155.

The sun gives off heat. How does the heat travel?

a)

by radiation

b)

by conduction

c)

by convention

156.

Which of the following are forms of geothermal energy? (select two)

a)

volcanoes

b)

camp fires

c)

hot springs

d)

ovens

157.

A campfire transfers heat to objects by radiation.

a)

True

b)

False

158.

Heat always travels from colder objects to warmer objects.

a)

True

b)

False

159.

Which of these best demonstrates the reflection of light?

a)

Looking through the glass of a large window

b)

Looking at an image formed on a silver spoon

c)

Looking at a light bulb that is glowing

d)

Looking at a star on a clear night

160.

When light travels through air into a prism, it bends and separates into many colors.

In which other situation does light bend?

a)

When light moves through air into water

b)

When light hits a wall

c)

When light passes through outer space

d)

When light hits a mirror

161.

Scientists use telescopes to make distant objects appear closer. Some parts of a telescope are shown below. Which of the following best describes how the object lens of this telescope helps scientists observe the moon?

a)

The object lens produces light.

b)

The objective lens blocks light.

c)

The objective lens reflects light.

d)

The objective lens refracts light.

162.

All of these are examples of refraction except...

a)

rainbow

b)

glass of water

c)

prism

d)

bird in mirror

163.

Light traveling through a pair of eyeglasses is —

a)

refracted

b)

transmitted

c)

absorbed

d)

reflected

164.

A student holds a notecard behind a jar of water. Which of the following best explains why part of the note card appears different from the rest of the note card?

a)

The jar reflects light hitting the surface.

b)

The water absorbs light hitting the surface.

c)

The jar scatters light passing through it.

d)

The water bends light passing through it.

165.

Light strikes an object and bounces back toward its source. What is this change in direction called?

a)

Refraction

b)

Reflection

c)

Conduction

d)

Transparent

166.

When light passes through water, it changes direction. This is called—

a)

insulation

b)

reflection

c)

refraction

d)

transpiration

167.

The picture shows a clear marble on top of some words. Some letters look different because

a)

light bounces as it reaches the marble.

b)

light changes colors.

c)

the light shines less brightly behind the marble.

d)

light bends as it passes through the marble.

168.

When light hits an object, the rays can pass through it, bounce off it, or be absorbed by it. Light rays that bounce back are –

a)

radiant

b)

reflected

c)

refracted

d)

rubber

169.

The most light would be reflected when it—

a)

strikes a smooth, shiny surface

b)

strikes a dark, rough surface

c)

passes through a piece of clear glass

d)

passes into a new material

170.

The most light would be reflected when it—

a)

strikes a smooth, shiny surface

b)

strikes a dark, rough surface

c)

passes through a piece of clear glass

d)

passes into a new material

171.

Which picture best illustrates how light travels from a car's headlights?

a)

Car A

b)

Car B

c)

Car C

d)

Car D

172.

Two flashlights are turned on and produce the light shown in the diagram. This illustrates that

a)

both rays are reflected by water.

b)

both rays are refracted by water.

c)

ray 1 is reflected and ray 2 is refracted by water.

d)

ray 1 is refracted and ray 2 is reflected by water.

173.

Which type of lens would make a good hand lens?

a)

concave lens

b)

convex lens

c)

plane lens

d)

prism

174.

A shiny aluminum screen can be placed on the windshield of a parked car. This screen helps to keep the car cool because it—

a)

reflects the sunlight

b)

absorbs heat

c)

causes evaporation

d)

conducts electricity

175.
When light strikes the wall of a building it will? 
a)
Absorb (take in)
b)
Reflect (bounce back)
c)
Refract (bend)
d)
Transmit(go thru)
176.
Light always travels in a...
a)
Curved line
b)
Zig Zag line
c)
Up and down
d)
Straight line
177.
What will happen when a pencil is placed in water? 
a)
Reflect
b)
Refract
c)
Absorb
d)
Transmit
178.
This is an example of? 
a)
Absorb
b)
Reflect
c)
Refract
d)
Transmit
179.
When light passes through a prism it?
a)
Bounces back
b)
Reflects
c)
Refracts
d)
Absorbs
180.
Materials that do not let any light pass through them
a)
opaque
b)
translucent
c)
transparent
d)
reflection
181.
Materials that let some light rays pass through but scatter some of the other rays
a)
translucent
b)
transparent
c)
opaque
d)
wood
182.
The taking in of light energy by an object
a)
compression
b)
reflection
c)
refraction
d)
absorption
183.
What color absorbs light?
a)
white
b)
black
c)
red
d)
yellow
184.
Light travels faster through
a)
ice
b)
gas
c)
kool aid
d)
water
185.
smooth, shiny surfaces
a)
reflect
b)
refract
c)
absorb
186.
When light can easily pass through an object, we say that that object is ___ .
a)
transparent
b)
translucent
c)
opaque
d)
transported
187.
When light partially passed through an object, we say that that object is ____ .
a)
translucent
b)
transparent
c)
opaque
d)
optical
188.
When light cannot pass through an object, we say that that object is ____ .
a)
opaque
b)
transparent
c)
translucent
d)
translated
189.
An image that is seen in a shiny surface is
a)
refracted
b)
reflected
c)
absorbed
d)
transmitted
190.
Which object would most likely reflect light?
a)
carpet
b)
paper 
c)
aluminum foil
d)
plastic bag
191.
Objects look different under water because
a)
the light rays bounce off
b)
the light rays bend
c)
the light rays stop
d)
the light rays travel straight
192.
Glass usually allows light to 
a)
absorb into it
b)
pass through it
c)
change into wavy lines
d)
be blocked
193.
Why does glass sometimes reflect light?
a)
it can hold water
b)
it is clear
c)
it is smooth and shiny
d)
it is colored
194.
The main source of light is
a)
the sun
b)
the moon
c)
the stars
d)
Jupiter
195.
Which of the following is the best model for how light is reflected?
a)
A truck traveling down a street.
b)
A baseball being hit by a bat.
c)
A ball bouncing off a wall.
d)
An acorn falling from a tree.

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