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Reflection and Refraction

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which drawing best shows how light travels from a car's headlights?

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.

Two flashlights are turned on. The light rays they produce are shown in the diagram. These rays BEST illustrate that -

a)

both rays are being reflected by the water.

b)

both rays are being refracted by the water.

c)

Ray1 is reflected and Ray 2 is refracted by the water

d)

Ray 1 is refracted and Ray 2 is reflected by the water

3.

A prism is used to—

a)

block light rays

b)

refract light rays

c)

reflect an image

d)

change heat into light

4.

All of the following refract light EXCEPT -

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

Which of the following objects would BEST reflect light?

a)

Waxed paper

b)

Aluminum foil

c)

Plastic wrap

d)

Craft paper

6.

What type of lens makes a good hand lens to magnify objects?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

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

8.

The diagram shows a metal spoon in a glass of water. Which process causes the metal spoon to appear split or broken?

a)

Absorption

b)

Refraction

c)

Transmission

d)

Reflection

9.

Which of the following best explains why it is harder to see your reflection in a rough surface than a smooth surface?

a)

When light hits a rough surface, much of it is absorbed into the substance

b)

When light hits a smooth surface, much of it is refracted so that it bends

c)

When light hits a rough surface, much of it is reflected in many different directions

d)

When light hits a smooth surface, the light is mostly converted to energy

10.

What happens when light hits an object that it cannot pass through?

a)

The light is refracted or absorbed

b)

The light is reflected or absorbed

c)

The light is reflected or refracted

d)

The light is scattered or curved

11.

Sometimes it is possible to see light rays. An example is when sunlight is breaking through the clouds. Sunlight breaking through the clouds demonstrates how light rays travel in –

a)

Straight lines

b)

Curved rays

c)

Zigzag rays

d)

Circular waves

12.

When light hits different types of objects, it acts differently depending on the object. Which object above best reflects light?

a)

Sealable bag

b)

Shower curtain

c)

Aluminum foil

d)

Drinking glass

13.

Does water refract or reflect light?

a)

refract

b)

reflect

c)

Refracts and reflects

d)

Neither refracts nor reflects

14.

Students were performing an investigation to compare and contrast the effects of reflection and refraction. What tools are most helpful to students when conducting this investigation?

a)

Magnets, mirrors

b)

Prisms, hand lenses

c)

Hand lenses, cameras

d)

Mirrors, prisms

15.

Light travels into a camera lens to form a small, upside down image on the inside of the camera. Which of the following best describes why the lens flips and decreases the size of the image?

a)

Light is refracted by the lens

b)

Light is absorbed by the lens

c)

Light is reflected by the lens

d)

Light is transmitted by the lens

16.

What happens when light strikes a dark, heavy object?

a)

Light is refracted

b)

The light moves quickly through the medium

c)

Light energy is absorbed

d)

Light does not strike dark objects

17.

A man floating in a boat on a lake sees an image of an airplane in the water. At the same time he hears a plane and turns to see the source of the sound in the sky. Which property of light best explains why an image of the plane appears in the water?

a)

Conduction

b)

Reflection

c)

Absorption

d)

Refraction

18.

Students performed an experiment testing refraction of objects in water. First, they recorded how objects looked in hot water. Then they used cold water to test if the appearance changed. What variable did students test in this experiment?

a)

Temperature of water

b)

The student who performed the experiment

c)

Time of day the experiment was performed

d)

The objects tested

19.

Before beginning an experiment, students were instructed to gather the materials necessary to classify objects with the properties of reflection or refraction. What objects could be used as materials that reflect light?

a)

Glass, water, and camera

b)

Water, piece of wood, and clear plastic container

c)

DVD, shiny pot, and mirror

d)

Mirror, wood, water

20.

After an experiment testing refraction of light in water, a student made the following conclusion:

Objects look broken when they are in water so light is reflected in water.

Was the student’s conclusion accurate?

a)

Yes, because when objects appear broken in water, they are reflected

b)

Yes, because all objects can reflect light

c)

No, because objects submerged in water do not appear broken

d)

No, because objects appear broken in water due to refraction of light

21.

While investigating whether objects reflect or refract light, a student asked when would be an appropriate time to make a conclusion. What is a good response to this question?

a)

After performing experiments one time, a reliable conclusion can be made

b)

No matter how many times an experiment is tested, you should never make a conclusion

c)

Test the experiment several times to ensure your conclusion is accurate

d)

No, because objects appear broken in water due to refraction of light

22.

While investigating whether objects reflect or refract light, a student asked when would be an appropriate time to make a conclusion. What is a good response to this question?

a)

After performing experiments one time, a reliable conclusion can be made

b)

No matter how many times an experiment is tested, you should never make a conclusion

c)

Test the experiment several times to ensure your conclusion is accurate

d)

All responses are correct

23.

Bifocals were invented in 1784 by a famous scientist named Benjamin Franklin. He invented bifocals to make it easier to see both up close and far away. Bifocals are a type of glasses which have two different lenses. One lens helps people to see at a distance, and the other is for seeing up close. Why can people who are both nearsighted and farsighted see better through bifocals?

a)

The bifocal lenses refract light

b)

The bifocal lenses reflect light

c)

The bifocal lenses make light less visible

d)

The bifocal lenses absorb light

24.

When exploring light in an outdoor investigation, which safety rule should be followed?

a)

Never look directly at the Sun

b)

Wear a lab coat or apron

c)

Wear sandals or open-toed shoes

d)

When waiting for directions, play with your friends