Front

What happens to shadows as Earth rotates and the sun appears lower in the sky?

Back

Shadows get longer.

Front

Define absorption in terms of light.

Back

Absorption occurs when an object takes in light.

Front

What type of shadows do objects cast at noon when the sun is highest?

Back

Objects cast shorter shadows or no shadows.

Front

What does it mean if an object is opaque?

Back

An opaque object does not allow light to pass through.

Front

What color of light does a perfectly ripe apple reflect?

Back

The apple reflects red light.

Front

What is the bending of light rays called?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What is the term for light bouncing off a surface?

Back

Reflection.

Front

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

Back

Translucent materials.

Front

What is the difference between transparent and opaque objects?

Back

Transparent objects allow light to pass through; opaque objects do not.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

Back

It reflects.