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Transparent, Translucent, & Opaque

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

___________ materials do not allow light waves to pass through.

a)

Opaque

b)

Transparent

c)

Translucent

2.

__________ materials allow some light to partially pass through, but some are reflected.

a)

Opaque

b)

Transparent

c)

Translucent

3.

__________ materials allow light waves to pass through easily.

a)

Opaque

b)

Transparent

c)

Translucent

4.
Which objects on the table are "Opaque"?
a)
Pitcher; Supply Box; Pencil
b)
Book; Pencil; Rock
c)
Pencil; Book; Goggles
5.
Which objects on the table are "Translucent"?
a)
Fish Bowl; Supply Box; Goggles
b)
Pencil; Fish Bowl; Cup
c)
Fish Bowl; Supply Box; Pitcher
6.
Which objects on the table are "Transparent"?
a)
Rock; Pencil
b)
Cup; Goggles
c)
Supply Box; Fish Bowl
7.
This type of object lets some light through, but not all. It is not easy to see through this type of material.
a)
transparent
b)
translucent
c)

transverse

d)
opaque
8.

The image shows an object that is __________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

9.

The image shows an object that is __________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

10.

The image shows an object that is __________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

11.

A stained glass window is ____________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

12.

A mirror is ____________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

13.

A lamp shade is ____________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

14.

Which of the following statements about light waves is NOT true?

a)

They come from sources across space

b)

They travel in a straight line from their source

c)

They can travel through any type of material

d)

They can be reflected by some types of material

15.

Daphne has a ring that changes color in the sun. Which material should she use to block the sun from reaching her ring?

a)

Sandwich Bag

b)

Plastic Wrap

c)

Aluminum Foil

d)

Wax Paper

16.

Based on Aiyana's results which two materials are opaque?

a)

wood and frosted glass

b)

cardboard and wood

c)

frosted glass and notebook paper

d)

clear glass and glass of water

17.

Based on the results above, what is the BEST conclusion Quasia can make?

a)

Light rays travel through liquid

b)

Light rays can't travel through some materials

c)

Clear glass and notebook paper are transparent

d)

The harder the material the less light passes through

18.
What object is opaque?
a)
glass window
b)
ice cube
c)
sun glass lens
d)
wooden door