Unit 5 Lesson 1 - 4

Front

What does 'transparent' mean?

Back

Clear, see-through so that light gets through.

Front

What does 'opaque' mean?

Back

Not clear, blocking all light so that none gets through.

Front

What is a 'wave'?

Back

An amount of energy that moves in a rippling pattern.

Front

What does 'absorb' mean?

Back

To take in or soak up.

Front

What is a 'shadow'?

Back

An area of darkness created when light is blocked by something.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a transparent object?

Back

It passes through the object.

Front

What happens to light when it hits an opaque object?

Back

It is blocked and cannot pass through.

Front

Can you see through a transparent object?

Back

Yes, you can see through a transparent object.

Front

Can you see through an opaque object?

Back

No, you cannot see through an opaque object.

Front

What is an example of a transparent material?

Back

Glass.