Light Review

Why can we see objects?

• Because they are colorful

• Because light waves hit the object and bounce off

• Because they make noise

• Because they are big

What is an example of something that gives off its own light?

• A book

• The sun

• A chair

• A pencil

Which item is NOT a natural source of light?

• Fire

• Lava

• Streetlight

• Stars

Which of the following is NOT a manmade source of light?

• Lightbulb

• Stars

• Headlights

• Computer screen

Which of these is NOT a transparent object?

• Water

• Glass

• Mirror

• Air

Which of the following is a property of transparent objects?

• They are opaque.

• They are reflective.

• They let light pass through.

• They are solid.

Which of the following is an example of a translucent object?

• A mirror

• A brick wall

• Frosted glass

• A clear window

What is a shadow?

• A place where light is absorbed

• A place where light is reflected

• A place where light does not strike

• A place where light is intensified

What is the behavior of light waves described in the image?

• They curve around objects.

• They move in straight lines and reflect.

• They scatter in all directions.

• They stay still.

What is the term used to describe the bouncing of light waves off a surface?

• Refraction

• Reflection

• Absorption

• Diffusion