How does light move?
Absorb, Reflect, Refract
In the real world
What property is it?
100
Rylee and Ming hold opposite ends of a hollow tube that bends. They take turns shining a light through an end. They cannot see the light at the other end of the tube.
Why do you think that they cannot see the light?
A) The light that they are using is too dim
B) The tube is bent and light travels in a straight line
C) The tube is too dark
D) The opening at the ends is too small
B) The tube is bent and light travels in a straight line
100
While Talin was cleaning his bedroom, he made a list of all the items in his room. Which of the following items would be most likely to reflect light?
A Door
B Lamp
C Mirror
D Desk
C. Mirror
100
Beth was drinking a glass of water with a straw. She noticed that the straw appeared to bend as it entered the water as shown below. This picture is an example of which of the following behaviors of light?
A Absorption
B Reflection
C Refraction
D Transmission
C Refraction
100
The picture shows what was observed when Nathan looked through a hand lens at an insect.
What happens to light passing through a hand lens that makes the insect appear larger.
A Light is being refracted
B Light is being reflected
C Light is being absorbed
D Light is being blocked
A Light is being refracted
200
How can a Susie show that light reflects off objects?
A Susie can place a pencil in a glass of water and look at it from the side
B Susie can use a hand lens to see small print in a book
C Susie can shine a flashlight and view the beam
D Susie can observe herself in a mirror
D Susie can observe herself in a mirror
200
Josie shines a light through a prism.
Which of the following describes the path of light as it travels through the prism?
A It reflects
B It is absorbed
C It refracts
D It bounces off
C It refracts
200
Jorge was camping near a lake. There was a row of trees along the edge of the lake. During the day, Jorge could see images of the trees on the surface of the lake. Which of the following terms best describes what Jorge observed?
A Absorption
B Reflection
C Refraction
D Transmission
B Reflection
200
The skyscraper shown below was built to remain cool inside. The windows have a metallic shiny surface that helps keep sunlight out.
How do the windows help the skyscraper remain cool?
A They reflect light
B They absorb light
C They create light
D They refract light
A They reflect light
300
Rosita shined a flashlight down a hallway. The light could be seen along the hallway but not around the corner. Which of the following sentences best explains this?
A Light can be reflected
B Light is a form of energy
C Light travels in a straight line
D Light moves faster than sound
C Light travels in a straight line
300
Light can interact with objects in different ways. Which picture shows light refracting when it hits an object?
A. 
B. 
C.
D. 
B.
300
Ms. Kutra’s class investigated which objects reflected light and which did not. They recorded that a cup reflected light. However, when Ms. White’s class repeated the investigation, they recorded that the light went through the cup they used. What could explain the difference in their observations?
A Ms. Kutra's class used a smaller cup than Ms. White's class
B Ms. Kutra's class held the light closer to the cup than Ms. White's class did
C Ms. Kutra's class used a shiny cup, and Ms. White's class used a clear plastic cup
D Ms. Kutra's class used a flashlight as a light, and Ms. White's class used a lamp
C Ms. Kutra's class used a shiny cup, and Ms. White's class used a clear plastic cup
300
The diagram shows how light travels in a periscope. Light bounces off two mirrors so a person can see an object around a corner.
How does a periscope help people see things they wouldn’t otherwise be able to see?
A The mirrors refract light
B The mirrors transform light into heat
C The mirrors reflect light
D The mirrors absorb light
C The mirrors reflect light
400
The picture shows what happens when light shines on a bowl of water.
What property of light does the picture show?
A Light travels in a straight line forever
B Light gets brighter the farther it travels
C Light travels in a straight line until it hits a new type of matter
D Light reflects off smooth surfaces
C Light travels in a straight line until it hits a new type of matter
400
The diagrams below show what can happen when light reaches an object. Which of the diagrams shows an object that reflects light?
A.
B.
C.
D. 
A.
400
A lighthouse produces a bright beam of light as shown below. The light travels in a straight line.
Which of the following would stop and absorb the beam of light?
A The light reaches a mirror
B The light reaches a waterfall
C The light reaches a glass window
D The light reaches the side of a cliff
D The light reaches the side of a cliff
400
The diagram shows a fish being as viewed from above an aquarium. The fish’s apparent depth is different from its actual depth.
Why does the fish appear closer to the surface than it actually is?
A Light is reflected by the fish
B Light bends as it pass from the air through the water
C Light is absorbed by the fish
D Light is transmitted through the fish
B Light bends as it pass from the air through the water
500
Miss Peterson’s class wants to show that light travels in a straight line. The students use a hole-puncher to make a hole in two pieces of black construction paper. Two students hold the pieces of paper, and another student shines a light through the first hole. When both holes are lined up, the light shines all the way through both holes.
How can Miss Peterson’s students best share their investigation with another class so the other class can repeat the investigation?
A) Create a graph to show their observations
B) Record how far the light travels
C) Make a data table to show which color paper to use
D) Make a drawing to show their set up
D) Make a drawing to show their set up
500
Natasha sent her friend the notes below from her investigation with light.
What can you infer will happen when the light hits the mirror?
A) The light will be absorbed by the mirror
B) The light will be entirely blocked by the paper
C) The light will refract through the mirror
D) The light will be reflected off the mirror
D) The light will be reflected off the mirror
500
Yoko was studying light. She placed a flashlight on a table to make the light shine on a wall. She then placed a piece of cardboard in front of the flashlight. The light could no longer be seen on the wall. What most likely happened to the light when it reached the cardboard?
A It was destroyed by the cardboard
B It was refracted outwards in all directions
C It was reflected back toward the flashlight
D It was absorbed into the cardboard
D It was absorbed into the cardboard
500
Telescopes help scientists view objects in the night sky. The arrows in the diagram show how light travels through a telescope.
What is the purpose of the objective lens?
A Refract light
B Reflect light
C Create light
D Absorb light
A Refract light