5th Grade Science Review

Front

What is the main function of a mirror?

Back

To reflect light.

Front

Which materials can be separated using a magnet?

Back

Iron nails can be separated from sand using a magnet.

Front

What happens to light when it hits water?

Back

The water reflects the light from the Sun.

Front

How can you tell if a tinted car window is reflecting light?

Back

You can see yourself in the windows.

Front

What is needed to produce light energy in a circuit?

Back

Close Switch 1 and Switch 4.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is a mixture?

Back

A combination of two or more substances that can be separated.

Front

What is the difference between a solution and a mixture?

Back

A solution is a homogeneous mixture where substances are evenly distributed.

Front

What is the role of a prism in light behavior?

Back

A prism refracts light, separating it into different colors.