Light and Its Properties Flashcard

Front

According to the text, what is one thing we must have for life to exist?

Back

Light

Front

In addition to helping us see, light is also a source of what?

Back

Energy

Front

Where does the vast majority of all the light we experience on the earth come from?

Back

The Sun

Front

Things, like the sun, that give us light are called what?

Back

Luminous

Front

Objects that do not produce light are called what?

Back

Non-luminous

Front

Bioluminescent

Back

Animals that give light

Front

What is the only way we are able to see objects?

Back

They reflect light

Front

Light is created when what type of atoms fuse together in the sun’s core?

Back

Hydrogen

Front

Light is made up of what?

Back

Photons

Front

When light waves travel through different materials they do what?

Back

Bend