IQWST light and color flashcard

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What happens when you see the color black?

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All colors are absorbed.

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What does it mean if a leaf is green?

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Green is being reflected and all the other colors are being absorbed.

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How can you scientifically describe a shadow?

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A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

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What will happen if I shine a GREEN light on a GREEN plant in a RED pot?

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The PLANT will look green and the POT will look dark/black.

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Does studying improve your midterm score in science?

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TRUE.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is when light is taken in by an object and not reflected.

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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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What color do we see when all colors of light are reflected?

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White.

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What color do we see when all colors of light are absorbed?

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Black.