3rd Grade Bouncing Light

Front

What happens to light when it hits water?

Back

The light travels straight until it hits the water.

Front

What is the best way to record data during an investigation?

Back

Create a data table and list the data as the experiment is conducted.

Front

How does light travel until it strikes an object?

Back

Light moves in a straight line.

Front

Which object reflects the most light?

Back

A mirror.

Front

What causes a pencil to appear broken in water?

Back

The light is refracting.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What is absorption in terms of light?

Back

Absorption is when light is taken in by an object and not reflected.

Front

What is a data table?

Back

A data table is a way to organize and display data collected during an experiment.

Front

What is the role of light in seeing objects?

Back

Light allows us to see objects by reflecting off them and entering our eyes.