Light Bounces - Read Works Article

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What creates a shadow?

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A shadow is created when light cannot pass through an object.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the process when light bounces off an object and into our eyes.

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Which objects give off their own light?

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Flashlights and candles are examples of objects that give off their own light.

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What is the main topic of the passage?

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The passage is mostly about the way light moves.

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Why can you see your own face in a mirror?

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You can see your own face in a mirror because light reflects off your face and the mirror.

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What is the term for when light is absorbed by an object?

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Absorption is the term for when light is absorbed by an object.

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What happens to light when it passes through a transparent object?

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When light passes through a transparent object, it is transmitted.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is when light bounces off an object, while refraction is when light bends as it passes through different materials.

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Can you name a natural source of light?

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The sun is a natural source of light.

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What do we call materials that do not allow light to pass through?

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Materials that do not allow light to pass through are called opaque.