STAAR Blitz Day 3 - Light

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10 questions
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Students list how light behaves with different substances. Their observations are recorded in the table. Identify the property of light in each observation.

Identify each behavior of light as either a reflection or refraction.

Reflection

Refraction

Occurs when light interacts with a lens
Light goes through a medium and is bent
Light is bounced off an object
Image appears the same as the object
Image appears different than the object
Occurs when light interacts with a mirror
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

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Part A

Which statement BEST explains why the cat’s face appears magnified when looking through the fish tank?

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Part B

Which statement supports the answer to Part A?

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During refraction, how does the image seen compare to the object observed?

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During reflection, how does the image seen compare to the object observed?

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How are shadows produced?

Data Analysis - Answer the questions using the diagram.

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What property of light is being demonstrated by Object 1?

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What property of light is being demonstrated by Object 2?

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How does light travel in the diagram?

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How does light behaves differently with Object 1 in comparison to Object 2.