WHEN STRIKES MATERIALS

WHEN
STRIKES MATERIALS
Name ____________________________ # ______
Date: ___________
Part 1: True or False
Directions: Directions: Identify each statement as either true or false.
If the answer is false, please correct the underlined word(s) to make the
statement true.
1) Light rays travel in straight lines away from the light source.
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2) Light behaves differently when it strikes different types of materials.
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3) Transparent, translucent, and opaque are categories that describe how light
travels through an object.
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4) Some objects allow light to pass through and some do not.
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Part 2: Match It!
Directions: For this section, you will match the term to its description.
5) ____ translucent
A. When light passes through an object.
6) ____ opaque
B. When light cannot pass through an object
7) ____ transparent
C. A form of energy made of many colors.
8) ____ light
D. When light partially passes through an
object.
Part 2: Sort it!
Directions: For this section, you will identify the statement as reflection, refraction,
or absorption. Use the initials below to fill in the blank.
TP – Transparent
TL - Translucent
A – Opaque
9) ______ Glass Window
10) ______ Golf Ball
11) ______ Tin Foil
12) ______ Wood
13) ______ Frosted Glass
14) ______ Objects cannot be seen through this type of material.
15) ______ Objects can be seen clearly when viewed through this type of
material.
16) ______ Objects appear as blurry shapes when viewed through this type of
material.
Part 3: Short Answer
Directions: Read the question carefully. You must write in complete sentences, and
answer all parts of the question. (4 points)
Would all three types of materials (translucent, transparent, and opaque)
be used to build houses? Why or why not? Give examples of how each of
these could be used in building a home.
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