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Middle School (6-8) - The science of color and light review
Middle School (6-8) - The science of color and light review
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1
The plague was hard to catch .
True
False
2
Electromagnetic radiation, waves of energy, that we cannot see include radio, gamma and microwaves.
False
True
3
The more coils , the stronger the electromagnetic field becomes.
True
False
4
What holds waves together?
magnetism
glue
speed
5
The visible spectrum is the narrow portion within the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye.
True
False
6
What did Newton spend his time doing while being at home throughout the plague ?
sewing
learning to cook
Researching, studying, exploring, and experimenting
eating apples that fell off trees.
7
REVIEW QUESTION : light waves are a part of what group of waves ?
electromagnetic
transverse
longitudinal
mechanical
8
Who was Isaac Newton ?
a scientist who studied light and color using prisms
none of the above
both red and blue
a scientist who studied the laws ofmotion
9
When light is absorbed, does it dissappear or transfer to something else ?
transfers to thermal energy
dissappears like magic
10
What is an example of a translucent surface that light hits ?
basketball
book
leaf
11
What is the main difference between matter that emits light and reflects light?
matter that emits light takes in light
matter that emits light gives off light, matter that reflects does not
matter that emits light reflects light off its surface
12
What is an example of transparent surfaces that light hits ?
walls
baseball
clear windows
13
What was the name of the person who often challenged or inspired Newton's work?
Aristotle
Mary Anning
Garret Morgan
14
The strength of the force depends on fctors like distance or the amount of charge.
True
False
15
range of waves that includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays, gamma
longitudinal waves
electromagnetic spectrum
mechanical waves
16
The best way to describe why the wool was attracted to the balloon was due to
same charges
opposite charges
17
What tool did Isaac use to test his theories on light?
rulers
paints
magnifying glasses
prisms and color wheels
18
What are examples of man-made light sources ?
sun
stars
lamps
flashlights
19
What did Isaac mean by being at his “prime age for invention” ?
he thought he made the best inventions
he thought he was machine
A time in his life where he was overflowing with new ideas
20
A clear object that bends white light to separate it into the colors of the rainbow.
frequency
prism
energy
amplitude
21
Forces from electric and magnetic fields can be either _____ or _______.
wide or long
attractive or repulsive
high or low
charged or uncharged
22
What two elements relate to color and are considered hazardous to the human body?
Graphite
Fluorite
Phosphorus
Arsenic
23
Electromagnetic radiation is a type of wave that transfers energy.
True
False
24
REVIEW QUESTION: What is the top of a wave hill called ?
trough
crest
amplitude
frequency
25
Newton identified (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet) that make up the visible spectrum
False
True
26
the ability to cause changes in matter
prisms
color wheels
energy
27
Thayer, an American artist, devoted much of his life to understanding how animals conceal themselves in nature.
False
True
28
Forces acting at a distance can be explained by electric and magnetic fields.
False
True
29
REVIEW QUESTION : Who invested the wax tabula and metal writing tool known as a stylus ?
Romans
Egyptians
GREEKS
30
The mineral Magnetite has many unique properties that include all the following except ....
can rust when wet
can glow under UV lights
has magnetic properties
dark black or tints of brown
31
The closer the object is the stronger the force field.
True
False
32
Why was Isaac Newton so influential to the study of light and color ?
none of the above
challenged prior ideas on light and color
used prisms and color wheels to demonstrate lights abilities
created test and experiments related to light
33
What mathematical branch did Newton create to explain changes ?
algebra
multiplication
calculus/physics
basic addition
34
What was the name of the inventor of the 3 light traffic light system ?
ISAAC NEWTON
MARY ANNING
GALILEO
GARRET MORGAN
35
REVIEW QUESTIONS - What is the mineral graphite made of ?
lead
arsenic
carbon
radium
36
What parts make up a common speaker ?
a magnet and amplitude
a magnet and a screen
a magnet, a cone , a coil
a cone only
37
Events that occured in Newton's life include...
the plague
all of the above
his mom wanted him to be a farmer
he had to come home from school and quarantine
38
What are examples of 3 different force fields
electric
all of the above
gravitational
magnetic
39
Arsenic was used in green dyes for many purposes such as
wall paper dyes
soap
none of these examples
clothing
40
What are examples of natural light sources ?
lamps
the sun
the stars
flashlights
41
The difference between the types of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum are defined by their_____.
crest
trough
amplitude
wavelength
42
Newton was a social scientist who wanted to make friends whereever he went.
True
False
43
Camouflage uses color to conceal forms by creating optical illusions as studied by Abbott Thayer .
False
True
44
Compasses can detect
magnetic fields
baseball fields
iron
wool
45
The cells in our eyes called _____ are sensitive to the wavelengths found in the visible spectrum.
CONES
CUBES
46
Magnets are attracted to
iron , cobalt, nickel
iron, coal, nitrogen
arsenic , phosphorus , nickel
lead, graphite , fluorite
47
In the Science of Color reading, name the book that documents Newton's experiments with light ?
Goggles
Vision
Color
Opticks
48
How has the color wheel changed over time ?
the shape, design, and colors have changed in it's format
it has remained the same year after year
it has only changed in shape, but it has always had the same colors.
49
Lead white was used as a painters prime choice of pigment due to it's density and opacity .
False
True
50
What type of white element was crushed and used as a form of poisonous paint in Greece
Calcium
Lead (Pb)
Arsenic (As)
carbon (C)
51
The plague caused ...
many deaths in England
huge swellings all over the body
all of the above
skin turn black and change color
52
What tool is used to measure the strength of an electromagnetic field ?
Electrosccope
magnifying glass
microscope
telescope