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Mirrors and shiny surfaces bounce light

1st grade (Year 2 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: NGSS.1-PS4-3 · England: KS2 Y3 Light, KS2 Y6 Light

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  1. Question 1

    True or false? Still water can act like a mirror.

    • A. True
    • B. False

  2. Question 2

    Could you see a clear reflection in this: a woolly jumper (sweater)?

    • A. reflects light well (shiny and smooth)
    • B. does not reflect well (dull or rough)

  3. Question 3

    How can you use a mirror to light up a dark corner with sunlight?

    • A. Cover the mirror with paper.
    • B. Tilt the mirror so the sunlight bounces into the corner.
    • C. Put the mirror in the dark corner facing the wall.
    • D. Break the mirror into pieces.

  4. Question 4

    True or false? A mirror makes its own light.

    • A. True
    • B. False

  5. Question 5

    Could you see a clear reflection in this: a paper bag?

    • A. reflects light well (shiny and smooth)
    • B. does not reflect well (dull or rough)

  6. Question 6

    Why do cars have mirrors?

    • A. to make the car brighter at night
    • B. so drivers can see what is behind them
    • C. to keep the sun off
    • D. to make the car faster

  7. Question 7

    True or false? Shiny surfaces reflect more light than dull ones.

    • A. True
    • B. False

  8. Question 8

    Could you see a clear reflection in this: still water in a pond?

    • A. reflects light well (shiny and smooth)
    • B. does not reflect well (dull or rough)

  9. Question 9

    Why do cars have mirrors?

    • A. so drivers can see what is behind them
    • B. to make the car brighter at night
    • C. to make the car faster
    • D. to keep the sun off

  10. Question 10

    True or false? A mirror makes its own light.

    • A. True
    • B. False

  11. Question 11

    Could you see a clear reflection in this: still water in a pond?

    • A. reflects light well (shiny and smooth)
    • B. does not reflect well (dull or rough)

  12. Question 12

    Why do cars have mirrors?

    • A. so drivers can see what is behind them
    • B. to keep the sun off
    • C. to make the car faster
    • D. to make the car brighter at night

  13. Question 13

    True or false? A mirror works in a totally dark room.

    • A. True
    • B. False

  14. Question 14

    Could you see a clear reflection in this: a carpet?

    • A. reflects light well (shiny and smooth)
    • B. does not reflect well (dull or rough)

  15. Question 15

    Road signs and bike reflectors glow when headlights shine on them. Why?

    • A. They reflect the light straight back towards the driver.
    • B. They have batteries inside.
    • C. They store sunlight from the day.
    • D. They are hot.

  16. Question 16

    True or false? A mirror makes its own light.

    • A. True
    • B. False

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  1. True
  2. does not reflect well (dull or rough)
  3. Tilt the mirror so the sunlight bounces into the corner.
  4. False
  5. does not reflect well (dull or rough)
  6. so drivers can see what is behind them
  7. True
  8. reflects light well (shiny and smooth)
  9. so drivers can see what is behind them
  10. False
  11. reflects light well (shiny and smooth)
  12. so drivers can see what is behind them
  13. False
  14. does not reflect well (dull or rough)
  15. They reflect the light straight back towards the driver.
  16. False