Light and Its Properties Quiz

What are the lines through which light travels called?

• Waves

• Rays

• Particles

• Strings

What happens when light hits an object in its path?

• It bends around the object

• It changes color

• It disappears

• It is absorbed by the object

What is the term for light hitting something and bouncing off of it?

• Absorption

• Diffraction

• Reflection

• Refraction

Which type of material reflects a lot of light?

• Shiny

• Transparent

• Opaque

• Dull

What happens to light when it travels through water or glass?

• It speeds up

• It bends

• It disappears

• It changes color

What do we call objects that block all light?

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

• Reflective

What is the result of light hitting an opaque object?

• It passes through the object

• It changes direction

• It creates a rainbow

• It is stopped and creates a shadow

What is the purpose of a sundial?

• To predict the weather

• To track the movement of stars

• To tell time using shadows

• To measure temperature

How do lenses use light to focus better on what we see?

• By bending the light

• By absorbing the light

• By reflecting the light

• By slowing down the light

What are optical fiber cables used for?

• Carrying electricity

• Carrying phone calls and emails

• Carrying food

• Carrying water