Light Absorption, Reflection, and Refraction

When light is taken in by something, the light is ____________.

• Absorbed

• Reflected

• Refracted

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What color absorbs more light on a sunny day?

• black

• white

• yellow

• peach

What color should you wear to stay cool on a hot, sunny day?

• black

• white

• navy blue

• dark purple

When light bounces off of an object that it strikes, it is called ____________.

• Absorption

• Reflection

• Refraction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

When light hits a rough surface, _____ light is reflected.

• more

• less

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

True or false: solids and liquids reflect light

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

When light bends as it goes from one type of material to another, it is called _________.

• Absorption

• Refraction

• Reflection

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

True or false:

Water is more dense than air

• True

• false