Practice Test

Achievement Chart Categories

  • K/U: Knowledge/Understanding

  • T/I: Thinking/Investigation

  • C: Communication

  • A: Application

Self-Quiz Overview

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. Light Energy Transmission (11.1) K/U

    • Methods of transmission:

      • (a) radiation

      • (b) inversion

      • (c) conduction

      • (d) emission

  2. Luminous Objects (11.2) K/U

    • Examples of luminous objects:

      • (a) a tree

      • (b) a mirror

      • (c) a window

      • (d) a lit match

  3. Properties of Image in a Concave Mirror (11.9) K/U

    • Descriptions of the image generated:

      • (a) The image will be an inverted, virtual image that is smaller than the light bulb.

      • (b) The image will be an inverted, real image that is the same size as the light bulb.

      • (c) The image will be an upright, virtual image that is larger than the light bulb.

      • (d) The image will be an upright, real image that is the same size as the light bulb.

  4. Reflection in a Plane Mirror (11.7) K/U

    • Determine how the word LIGHT appears in a plane mirror:

      • Options:

      • (a)

      • (b)

      • (c)

      • (d)

True or False Questions

  1. Seeing an Object (11.2) K/U

    • Statement: "In order to see an object, light must come from that object into your eyes."

    • Verdict: TRUE or FALSE

  2. Characteristics of Images in Mirrors (11.7) K/U

    • Statement: "The four characteristics of an image in a mirror are size, attitude, luminosity, and type."

    • Verdict: TRUE or FALSE

Fill in the Blanks

  1. Curved Mirror Definition (11.9) K/U

    • A _ mirror is a curved mirror shaped like part of the outer surface of a sphere in which the outer surface is reflective.

  2. Plane Mirror Image (11.7) K/U

    • The image of an object you see in a plane mirror is called a image.

Match Terms with Examples

  1. Types of Light Emission (11.2) K/U

    • Match examples to terms:

      • (a) incandescence: (i) lightning

      • (b) chemiluminescence: (ii) fireflies

      • (c) bioluminescence: (iii) traditional light bulbs

      • (d) fluorescence: (iv) glow sticks

      • (e) electric discharge: (v) energy-efficient light bulbs

Short Answer Questions

  1. Properties of Light (11.1)

    • Describe two properties of light.

  2. Light Ray Direction (11.4)

    • Discuss whether a light ray can change direction despite traveling in a straight line.

  3. Convex Mirror Examples (11.9)

    • Provide at least two examples of convex mirrors not mentioned in the text.

  4. Radio Waves and Communication (11.1) T/I

    • Identify the property of radio waves utilized in cell phones and explain it.

  5. Types of Electromagnetic Waves (11.1) A

    • Name three types of electromagnetic waves encountered in daily life and their uses.

  6. LED vs. Incandescent Lights (11.2) C

    • Provide two reasons to choose LED lights over incandescent lights for Christmas.

  7. Properties of Laser Light (11.3) K/U

    • (a) Discuss why laser light has a pure color.

    • (b) Explain how some laser light can burn holes in steel.

  8. Translucent vs. Transparent Material Use (11.4) T/I

    • (a) Example of a better use for translucent over transparent material. Explain.

    • (b) Example of a better use for transparent over translucent material. Explain.

  9. Uses of Mirrors (11.9) T/I

    • Discuss how mirrors can assist different individuals:

      • (a) a hiker in a wilderness area

      • (b) a dentist examining teeth

      • (c) a security guard in a store

  10. Reflection on Rough Surface (11.6) T/I

    • Analyze whether light reflected from your hand is specular or diffuse reflection and why.

  11. Mirror Image Definition (11.7) T/I

    • (a) Define "mirror image."

    • (b) Provide an example of a mirror image.

  12. Mnemonic for Electromagnetic Waves (11.1) C

    • Create a mnemonic to remember the seven types of electromagnetic waves in order, from lowest to highest energy.

  13. False Advertising Discussion (11.2) T/I

    • Discuss whether it is false advertising when a detergent claims to clean better because clothes become brighter. Justify your response.

  14. Explanation of Reflection on Rough Surface (11.6) T/I

    • Evaluate a friend's explanation of why light reflected off a bumpy surface produces a fuzzy image.

  15. Mirror Walls in Restaurants (11.7) K/U

    • Explain the effect of a large plane mirror wall on the appearance of a restaurant and the reason behind it.