Amplify Unit 2 - Vision & Light - Chapter 1 Test

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Define the word FUNCTION in the context of science.

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Function refers to what something does, or how it is used.

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What is an ENVIRONMENT in scientific terms?

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An environment is all the living and nonliving things in an area.

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What is a MODEL in science?

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A model is something that scientists create to answer questions about the real world.

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Define the term EVIDENCE in a scientific context.

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Evidence is information that supports an answer to a question.

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What does it mean to SURVIVE?

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To survive means to stay alive.

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What are the main components of light?

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The main components of light include wavelength, frequency, and amplitude.

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Explain the concept of REFLECTION in relation to light.

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What is REFRACTION?

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

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Define the term SPECTRUM in the context of light.

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A spectrum is a range of different colors produced when light is dispersed.

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What is the role of a LENS in optics?

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A lens is a transparent object that refracts light to converge or diverge rays.