Amplify Light Waves chapters 1 & 2 Flashcard

Front

Light waves carry [____] from one place to another.

Back

energy

Answer explanation

Light waves carry energy from place to place. If a material absorbs the light, the material also absorbs the energy.

Front

Can light damage genetic material?

Back

Yes. Genetic material can absorb energy from light.

Front

A material can only be changed by light when .....

Back

The energy is absorbed by the material

Front

Can light warm a solar panel?

Back

Yes. The solar panel can absorb energy from light.

Front

Why does sunlight cause cancer but flashlight light does not?

Back

Our genetic material absorbs energy from the sun, not from the flashlight.

Front

Claim 1: Australia's high skin cancer rate is due to high sunlight exposure. If true, what can we say about the skin cancer rate in both countries?

Back

Australia and Brazil receive the same sunlight yearly, so should have similar skin cancer rates.

Front

What doe this World Skin Cancer Map show about skin cancer rate in Brazil vs. Australia

Back

Australia has higher skin cancer rates than Brazil.

Front

Light sources can emit different types of ...

Back

light

Front

to "take in" is to _____

Back

absorb

Front

to "give off" is to _____

Back

emit