Exploring the Lum Root: Vocabulary Related to Light

What does the root word 'Loom' mean?

• Sound

• Darkness

• Water

• Light

What is a 'Lumen' used to measure?

• Weight

• Temperature

• Sound

• Light

What does 'illuminate' mean?

• To bring light into an area

• To block light

• To darken an area

• To measure light

Which of the following creatures use bioluminescence?

• Cats

• Anglerfish

• Dogs

• Birds

What does 'translucent' mean?

• Light is absorbed

• Light passes through partially

• Light passes through completely

• Light cannot pass through

Why are the windows of the store described as translucent?

• They allow all light to pass through

• They block all light

• They reflect light

• They allow some light to pass through but block some details

Why would a vampire be considered 'lucifuges'?

• They love light

• They avoid light caused by the sun

• They create light

• They measure light