Science Unit Space

Front

What season is the northern hemisphere experiencing when the North Pole is tilted towards the sun?

Back

Summer

Front

What is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another called?

Back

Refraction

Front

Why does a fork look different when placed underwater?

Back

Light is refracted at an angle.

Front

What is the term for the change in direction of light when it hits a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the 6th planet from the sun known for being a gas giant?

Back

Saturn

Front

What is the term for the separation of light into different colors using a prism?

Back

Refraction

Front

What do we call the effect of light bending when it enters water?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the name of the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the term for the path that light travels in a straight line?

Back

Ray

Front

What is the phenomenon called when light bounces off a surface?

Back

Reflection