Chapter 5 Light Science Quiz

Which image best shows an example of refraction?

• Image A

• Image B

• Image C

• Image D

Which best explains why the Washington Monument can be seen in the water below it?

• Light travels in a compression wave.

• Light is refracted as it enters water.

• Light is reflected off of smooth surfaces.

• Light can pass through water easily.

When a beam of white light passes through a prism, the light is —

• reflected

• absorbed

• transmitted

• refracted

Which color completes the graphic organizer?

• Pink

• Blue

• Black

• White

The sum of all the colors of the spectrum is —

• white

• black

• red

• green

Sort the materials based on how light passes through them. Which of the following is transparent?

• Wax paper

• Clear glass

• Frosted glass

• Thin paper

Sort the materials based on how light passes through them. Which of the following is translucent?

• Air

• Clear plastic wrap

• Frosted glass

• Clear glass

Which material allows most light to pass through, making it transparent?

• Wax paper

• Clear plastic wrap

• Frosted glass

• Thin paper

Which of the following is a measure of the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Pitch

• Amplitude

Which of the following materials is most likely to be used for a window to allow clear visibility?

• Frosted glass

• Wax paper

• Clear glass

• Thin paper