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Quiz #2 - Light

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a material that allows most of the light that strikes it to pass through, but through which objects appear blurry

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

d)

regular reflection

2.

a material through which light does not pass

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

d)

refraction

3.

a material that allows almost all of the light striking it to pass through, and through which objects can be seen clearly

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

d)

real image

4.

reflection of light from a smooth, shiny surface

a)

real image

b)

convex mirror

c)

regular reflection

d)

diffuse reflection

5.

reflection of light from a rough surface

a)

refraction

b)

regular reflection

c)

diffuse reflection

d)

convex lens

6.

How much light does a transparent object allow though?

a)

Almost all

b)

some

c)

None

7.

How much light does a translucent object allow though?

a)

Almost all

b)

some

c)

None

8.

How much light does an opaque object allow though?

a)

Almost all

b)

some

c)

None

9.

Select all of the transparent objects

a)

Air

b)

Glass

c)

Water

d)

Tissue

e)

Paper

10.

Select all of the translucent objects

a)

Air

b)

Glass

c)

Paper Lanterns

d)

Tissue

e)

Paper

11.

Select all of the opaque objects

a)

Air

b)

Glass

c)

Metal

d)

Stone

e)

Wood

12.

Light can...

a)

Reflect

b)

Refract

c)

be absorbed

d)

Resist

13.

What happens to light when is reflects

a)

light bounces

b)

light bends

c)

light is taken in

14.

What happens to light when it is absorbed?

a)

light bounces

b)

light bends

c)

light is taken in

15.

The water in this picture is _________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

16.

The clouds are __________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

17.

The glass book is _________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

18.

A mirror is ____________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

19.

A window is ________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

20.

A brick wall is ________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

21.

This Rubik's Cube is __________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

22.

This cardboard box is __________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

23.

This milk jug is __________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

24.

The glass in these glasses is ___________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

25.

The HANDLE in this magnifying glass is ________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

26.

This piece of glass is _________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

27.

This coffee mug is __________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

28.

The wax paper is __________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

29.

The glass is __________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

30.

The door is _________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

31.

The walls in this man's office are ____________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

32.

This bottle is __________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

33.

Ruby is _________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

34.

Rocky is __________.

a)

transparent

b)

translucent

c)

opaque

35.

If a fire erupts, you should:

a)

tell the teacher

b)

run for the fire extinguisher

c)

throw water on the fire

36.

Goggles are worn in the laboratory

a)

to avoid eye strain (eye tiredness)

b)

to improve your vision

c)

any time chemicals, glassware, or heat are used

37.

After completing an experiment, you should dispose of chemical waste:

a)

according to your teacher's instructions

b)

dump it in the sink

c)

take it home

38.

OUCH! You cut yourself! You should:

a)

wait until after class to visit the school nurse

b)

tell the teacher RIGHT AWAY!

c)

do first aid on yourself

39.

Long hair in the lab should be...

a)

cut short

b)

always clean and neatly brushed

c)

tied back or kept out of the way with a hair band

40.

Which of the following should NOT be worn in the lab?

a)

loose clothing

b)

dangling jewlery

c)

long hair

d)

all of the above

41.

Horseplay, practical jokes, and pranks are:

a)

always against the rules

b)

not dangerous

c)

okay if you are working alone

42.

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop and tell

a)

your lab partner

b)

your best friend in class

c)

the principal

d)

the teacher

43.

When you finish with a lab you should

a)

wash your hands with soap and water

b)

wipe your hands on a paper towel

c)

wipe your hands on your pants

44.

The following activity is allowed in the lab:

a)

chewing gum

b)

eating and drinking

c)

none of the above

45.

Before you leave the science room, you should:

a)

clean up your work area

b)

return your supplies to the proper area

c)

wash your hands with soap and water

d)

all of the above

46.

All chemicals should be treated as if they could be hazardous.

a)

true

b)

false

47.

You should reach over a lit or hot burner.

a)

true

b)

false

48.

Your work area should be kept neat and tidy.

a)

true

b)

false

49.

Labs can be started immediately, even if the teacher is not in the classroom.

a)

true

b)

false

50.

You should read all directions before performing a lab.

a)

true

b)

false

51.

You are allowed to conduct your own experiment without permission from the teacher.

a)

true

b)

false

52.

You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item.

a)

true

b)

false

53.

A claim is ______________________________.

a)

a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 

b)

a fact.

c)

a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem

d)

a bad thing to make about something.

54.

Evidence is ___________________

a)

A statement or conclusion that answers a question

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

d)

Not vital when using an argument

55.

Reasoning is __________________.

a)

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the evidence to the claim

d)

Empirical Evidence

56.

True or False?
Details from an image can be textual evidence.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

a)

California is the best state in the USA.

b)

Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

c)

The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

d)

Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

58.

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

59.

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?

a)

Air is matter.

b)

We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

c)

This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

60.

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the evidence?

a)

Air is matter.

b)

We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

c)

This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

61.

What does Evidence mean? 

a)

All scientific data that supports your claim

b)

An opinion

c)

Statement you believe to be true

d)

A statement of an opposing argument

62.

What does Reasoning mean?

a)

A solid and reasonable argument

b)

A written response to a claim

c)

An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim

d)

An opinion you believe in 

63.

Students should not be required to do community service.

a)

Evidence statement

b)

Claim statement

c)

Reasoning statement

64.

The Warriors are the best NBA team. 

a)

Claim statement

b)

Reasoning statement

c)

Evidence statement

65.

The Warriors won the NBA championship in 2017. 

a)

Claim statement

b)

Reasoning statement

c)

Evidence statement

66.

When you are using your 5 senses to gather facts and information, you are...

a)

Making observations

b)

Making evidence

c)

Making science

67.

Which of the following is relevant evidence from the image? 

a)

1 American with a gold medal, 2 Russians with bronze and silver

b)

They are three good friends hanging out 

c)

They are wearing nice jackets 

68.

"Rhinos have horns"

Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

69.

A complete sentence. 

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

c)

Reasoning

d)

All

70.

Has specific data, numbers, values, or qualitative descriptions. 

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence 

c)

Reasoning

d)

All

71.

Includes a big scientific idea.   

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence 

c)

Reasoning

d)

All

72.

Ties evidence to claim. 

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence 

c)

Reasoning

d)

All