Science Review Unit 4

While walking past a large window, Mia notices her reflection and sees that her shoelace is untied. Which of the following BEST explains why Mia is able to see her untied shoelace?

• Light from the window creates an image of her shoelace.

• Light reflects off Mia and bounces to the window, forming her image.

• Light travels through the window and changes direction, revealing her shoelace.

• Light from Mia’s shoelace is absorbed by the window, creating a shadow.

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Observe the circuit shown. The light bulb does not glow. Which statement explains this observation?

•  The light bulb uses most of the energy from the battery.

• The light bulb is not part of a closed circuit.

• The circuit does not have a switch.

• The battery is not charged.

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A student builds the circuit shown. The student closes Switch 1 and Switch 3. Which lightbulb will glow?

• Lightbulb L2 will glow.

• Lightbulb L1 will glow.

• Lightbulb L3 will glow.

• None of the lightbulbs will glow?

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Jasmine dropped her spoon into a glass of water. When she looked at it from the side, the spoon appeared to be broken where it entered the water. Which characteristic of light is causing the spoon to look bent?

• Light can be absorbed.

• Light can refract.

• Light can reflect.

• Light can be transmitted.

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A toaster heats up slices of bread until they turn golden brown. What does the toaster demonstrate about the transformation of energy?

• A device can turn electrical energy and transform it into heat energy.

• A device can turn heat energy and transform it into electrical energy.

• A device can turn light energy and transform it into sound energy.

• A device can turn mechanical energy and transform it into heat energy.

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A student wants to show how energy can be transformed. He turns on a radio to play music. Which of the following would demonstrate the same energy transformation?

• Striking a drum with a drumstick

• Turning on a flashlight

• Using a fan to cool a room

• Ringing a doorbell

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A beam of white light passes through a prism and spreads out into different colors. What does this demonstrate about light?

• Light is absorbed by the prism.

• Light is reflected off the prism.

• Light is refracted and separated into different colors.

• Light is blocked by the prism, creating a shadow.

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The ______________ provides energy for the circuit.

• wires

• lightbulb

• battery

• switch

The ________________ transfer electric energy throughout the circuit.

• wires

• lightbulb

• switch

• battery

The ________________ allows the circuit to be opened and closed easily.

• wires

• lightbulb

• battery

• switch