Physical Science: Waves, Sound, and Light, Book O

Section 1: Properties of Light

Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
A wave transfers __________.
A)matter
B)gas
C)energy
D)liquid
2.
A source of light emits light rays __________.
A)in a straight line
B)in a circle
C)in all directions
D)only at right angles
3.
Why can you see most objects?
A)they emit light
B)light refracts through them
C)light reflects off them
D)they absorb light
4.
Objects that allow only some light to pass through them are considered __________.
A)transparent
B)translucent
C)opaque
D)solid
5.
A blue car looks blue because __________.
A)blue light is absorbed while others are reflected
B)the blue car emits blue light
C)blue light is reflected while others are absorbed
D)the blue car is opaque
6.
Which is not a primary color?
A)red
B)blue
C)green
D)yellow
7.
What are the primary pigment colors?
A)red, blue, and yellow
B)yellow, magenta, and cyan
C)red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet
D)black and white
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