Light Waves Practice Flashcard (Amplify, Chapter 1-2)

Front

The movement of energy can be tracked by observing the changes the energy causes to matter/material.

Back

the changes the energy causes to matter/material.

Front

Light carries _______ that can cause materials to change.

Back

energy

Front

When a material absorbs energy from light, the energy causes...

Back

the material to change.

Front

Australia receives ________ sunlight compared to countries at similar latitudes that have lower skin cancer rates.

Back

a similar amount of

Front

Light from different sources can have different effects on material because...

Back

sources can emit different types of light.

Front

Photosynthesis allows plants to make their own food by...

Back

converting light energy into food.

Front

The different types of light from the sun are known as the...

Back

electromagnetic spectrum

Front

What are the main types of sunlight? Options: gamma, x-ray, UV, visible, infrared, microwave, radio

Back

gamma, x-ray, UV, visible, infrared, microwave, radio

Front

Different types of light can be identified by their...

Back

wavelengths

Front

Light waves and sound waves need a "medium" to travel through (air, water, etc.)

Back

False