Name: __________________

Light Assessment

SCI.5.5.1 Explain the movement of a transverse wave and identify the key parts.
1. The proper name for a light wave is a _________
a) radiant wave
b) compression wave
c) transverse wave
d) infrared wave

2. Light waves move very FAST or very SLOW. (Circle the correct word)

3. Can light travel through space? Why or why not?

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4. Draw a light wave and label the following parts: Crest Trough Wavelength

SCI.5.5.2 Explain the relationship between wavelength and the color of light.

1. A light wave with a long wavelength has

a) low frequency / low energy
b) low frequency / high energy
c) high frequency / high energy
d) high frequency / low energy
2. A light wave with a short will be
a) Red
b) Yellow
c) Green
d) Violet
3. Match the color with the wavelength

Red _____ A. 550 nm

Orange _______ B. 630 nm
Yellow ______ C. 665 nm
Green ______ D. 400 nm
Blue ______ E. 425 nm
Indigo ______ F. 470 nm
Violet _______ G. 600 nm

SCI.5.5.3 Explain the terms transparent, translucent and opaque and provide an example
of each.
1. Transparent means that when the light hits the material it _________
a) completely passes through
b) partially passes through
c) does not pass through
d) changes color

2. Translucent means that when the light hits the material it ___________
a) does not pass through
b) completely passes through
c) changes color
d) partially passes through
3. Opaque means that when the light hits the material it __________
a) changes color
b) does not pass through
c) completely passes through
d) partially passes through
4. Give an example for each:
Word Example
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque

SCI.5.5.4 Compare and contrast materials that reflect and refract light.
1. When light is refracted it BOUNCES or BENDS. (Circle the correct word)

2. When light is reflected it BOUNCES or BENDS. (Circle the correct word)

3. Give a real world example material and draw a picture that illustrates how the light moves to
complete the chart.
Example Drawing

Reflection

Refraction
 Light Pre-Assessment Scores
12

10
Number of Students

6
N
4 DP
2 P
AP
0
a) transverse b) the visible c) opaque, d) reflection of e) refraction of
waves spectrum transparent, light from light through
and translucent reflective water and
surfaces prisms
Score on Each Objective

Light Assessment Scores

16
14
Number of Students

12
10
8
N
6
DP
4
P
2
AP
0
a) transverse b) the visible c) opaque, d) reflection of e) refraction of
waves spectrum transparent, light from light through
and translucent reflective water and
surfaces prisms
Score on Each Objective