Reflection and Refraction Worksheet
Explore the principles of light reflection and refraction with this Grade 7 Science worksheet, covering mirrors, lenses, and how light behaves.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. What happens when light bounces off a smooth surface?
Refraction
Reflection
Absorption
Diffraction
2. Which of these materials causes light to refract the most?
Air
Water
Glass
Diamond
3. The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another is called .
4. A mirror that curves outward is a mirror.
5. Light travels fastest through a vacuum.
True
False
6. A convex lens spreads light rays apart.
True
False
7. Explain the difference between diffuse reflection and specular reflection.
8. Look at the image below showing light entering water. Is this an example of reflection or refraction? Explain your answer.
