Exploring the World of Light with "Photo"

What does the term "photogenic" mean?

• Sensitive to light

• Looking attractive in photographs

• A process of capturing light

• A type of camera lens

Which of the following best describes the process of photosynthesis?

• The conversion of light energy into chemical energy by plants

• The reflection of light off surfaces

• The absorption of light by the human eye

• The emission of light by a source

Identify a photon.

• A particle of light

• A type of camera

• A process of light absorption

• A chemical used in photography

Pick the picture of the photographer from the following options.

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Define the term "photosensitive."

• Easily affected by light

• A process of light emission

• A type of camera lens

• A method of developing photographs

Which of the following is a characteristic of a photon?

• It has mass

• It travels at the speed of light

• It is easily visible

• It is a type of sound wave

Which of the following best describes a photosensitive material?

• It changes when exposed to light

• It emits light when heated

• It absorbs sound waves

• It is used to store digital data

Determine the differences between the four root words below:

Groups:

(a) PHOTOGENIC

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(b) PHOTOGRAPH

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(c) PHOTOGRAPHER

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(d) PHOTOGRAPHY

• Area of study

• An image focused onto light-sensitive material.

• When someone or something is appealing in photographs, or in certain lights.

• Person who takes photographs.

• The art and science of capturing images using light and a camera.

• Person

• Item

• Description

What does the root "photo" mean?

• Light

• Time

• Life

• Picture