5th Grade Light STAAR Review

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is refraction?
Back
Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, causing objects to appear shifted from their actual position.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why do lenses refract light?
Back
Lenses refract light because they are made of transparent materials that change the speed of light as it passes through them.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main function of a microscope?
Back
The main function of a microscope is to magnify small objects so that they can be seen in greater detail.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does light travel?
Back
Light travels in straight lines until it encounters a medium or an obstacle.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to light when it hits a reflective surface?
Back
When light hits a reflective surface, it bounces back, a process known as reflection.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque materials?
Back
Transparent materials allow light to pass through completely, translucent materials allow some light to pass but scatter it, and opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the objective lens in a telescope?
Back
The objective lens in a telescope refracts light to gather and focus it, allowing distant objects to appear closer.
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