1st Grade Science : Physical Science

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for 1st Grade Science

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Light And Visibility

What object would be the best for investigating light reflection? (Remember reflection means to throw back or send back)

Possible Answers:

Paper

Mirror

Clothing

Correct answer:

Mirror

Explanation:

The object that would be most appropriate for investigating light reflection would be a mirror. Mirrors reflect images and light, whereas paper and clothing absorb light. Using a mirror would allow someone to shine a light on the mirror and record how it reflects and study why.

Example Question #8 : Light And Visibility

Which object would be best for investigating light passing through materials?

Possible Answers:

Plastic wrap

A mirror

A sweater

Correct answer:

Plastic wrap

Explanation:

The best object for investigating light passing through a material would be the plastic wrap. All of the other answer choices would either reflect or block light from passing so they would not help with this investigation. Plastic wrap is clear and would allow the light to pass through.

Example Question #31 : Physical Science

Matt places different objects in front of a flashlight to make silly shadows. He starts to wonder more about shadows and what else makes them.

Which answer choice is the best plan for investigating what makes shadows?

Possible Answers:

Matt has already tested this with the flashlight, so there is nothing else for him to investigate.

Matt can take a flashlight and shine it around really fast to see all the shadows it creates. He can write down when he gets tired of moving the flashlight.

Matt can look around outside and inside for shadows. When he finds one he can record what he sees and what is making the shadow.

Correct answer:

Matt can look around outside and inside for shadows. When he finds one he can record what he sees and what is making the shadow.

Explanation:

If Matt is wondering what makes shadows beside the flashlight, he needs to explore other light sources. Looking around inside and outside will give Matt other light sources and views of shadows. Keeping recordings of the investigation will provide Matt the data and evidence he needs to make a conclusion.

Example Question #1 : Light And Visibility

Preston wants to investigate where people block light and why.

Which plan for an investigation would best help him answer these questions?

Possible Answers:

Preston could research blocking light on the computer. He could also go on a walk with his family to take notes about where he sees the light blocked.

Preston could just ask his parents the answer to save time from investigating himself.

Preston could look around the house for blocked light and make a guess why it was blocked.

Correct answer:

Preston could research blocking light on the computer. He could also go on a walk with his family to take notes about where he sees the light blocked.

Explanation:

The best plan for an investigation into how and why people block like would be to research online and then view with his eyes examples of light being blocked. He could record what he sees on the walk, in his own house, and the reasons online that he finds to answer his questions.

Example Question #1 : Investigate The Effect Of A Beam Of Light On Different Objects

What would happen if you put a mirror in front of a laser light?

Possible Answers:

The light would be reflected

The light would pass through

The light would be blocked

Correct answer:

The light would be reflected

Explanation:

When a mirror is placed in front of a light source, it will reflect the light or cause it to be bounced back. If I were to shine a laser light on a mirror in front of me, the light would be reflected and appear on the wall behind me. Other objects may cause light to be blocked or will allow it to pass through, but a mirror will reflect it.

Example Question #1 : Investigate The Effect Of A Beam Of Light On Different Objects

What would happen if you put a piece of plastic wrap in front of a flashlight?

 

Possible Answers:

The light would be blocked

The light would pass through

The light would be reflected

Correct answer:

The light would pass through

Explanation:

If you put a piece of plastic wrap in front of a flashlight, there would be little change because the light would pass through. Plastic wrap is transparent and allows light to be seen through the other side. Other objects may block or reflect light, but something clear would allow it to pass.

Example Question #3 : Investigate The Effect Of A Beam Of Light On Different Objects

What would happen if you put a sheet of black construction paper in front of a flashlight?

 

Possible Answers:

It would allow the light to pass through

It would reflect the light

It would block the light

Correct answer:

It would block the light

Explanation:

If you tried to shine a flashlight through a sheet of black construction paper, it would block the light. Light would not be able to pass through to the other side, and it would not be reflected. Something dark in color and also a thicker material like construction paper would block light from passing.

Example Question #4 : Investigate The Effect Of A Beam Of Light On Different Objects

If I place a chocolate bar in a beam of light from the Sun, what would the result be?

Possible Answers:

It would freeze.

Nothing would happen.

It would melt.

Correct answer:

It would melt.

Explanation:

If I were to place the chocolate bar in the Sun, it would melt due to the heat. The rays of light from the Sun are not only bright but hot. Chocolate is something that melts, and sitting under warm light would cause that to happen.

Example Question #1 : Investigate The Effect Of A Beam Of Light On Different Objects

What makes a shadow?

Possible Answers:

Shadows are made by bright lights mixing with dim lights.

Shadows are made by cold air and warm air mixing.

Shadows are made by blocking light.

Correct answer:

Shadows are made by blocking light.

Explanation:

A shadow is created by blocking light. Shadows need a light source like a lamp, the Sun, or a flashlight and an object to block the light. A simple way to see a shadow is standing outside during the day and looking down! Your body blocking the sunlight will create a shadow of your figure on the ground. Another easy way to make a shadow is by putting your hands in front of a flashlight in a dark room.

Example Question #6 : Investigate The Effect Of A Beam Of Light On Different Objects

How does light travel?

Possible Answers:

Light travels through sections or air in an S-shape.

Light travels in waves and a straight line.

Light travels in cars and trucks.

Correct answer:

Light travels in waves and a straight line.

Explanation:

Light travels in waves outwards from its source. Light travels in a straight line. It can be altered when it is absorbed, refracted, or reflected.

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