Light STAAR Review

A science class tested three properties of different materials. The results are shown in the table below. Based on the table, which material would be best to use to insulate electrical wires?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Copper

• Steel

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A student was asked to compare the masses of four blocks that were all the same size but made of different materials. The student used a balance to compare the masses of two blocks at a time. The student repeated this process three more times with different pairs of blocks and recorded observations. Which list shows the blocks in order from least to greatest mass?

• Blocks N, M, L, P

• Blocks P, M, L, N

• Blocks N, L, M, P

• Blocks P, L, M, N

In which circuit below is Bulb A on, but Bulb B is off?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Mary has a light bulb and several pieces of copper wire. What else does Mary need to be able to convert electrical energy to light energy?

• battery

• switch

• insulator

• buzzer

Which of the following will occur when light is refracted by the lens?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is occurring to the light when it comes in contact with the water?The light is scattering.

• The light is scattering.

• The light is reflected.

• The water is absorbing the light.

• The light passes through the water with no effect.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Describe what happens when light strikes a dark, non-shiny surface.

• Light is reflected outward.

• Light is refracted as it passes through.

• Light is absorbed by the surface.

• Light is bent around the object.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The science class conducts an experiment with swings of different length. Their results are below. What conclusion did they reach?

• Longer swings swing faster.

• Shorter swings swing faster.

• All swings swing the same.

• Heavier swings swing faster.

Which best describes how coal is formed?

• igneous rock exposed to weathering

• erosion of metamorphic rock

• preservation of animal fossils

• decomposition of dead plant material

What is the primary function of a prism in the study of light?

• To reflect light

• To absorb light

• To disperse light into its component colors

• To block light