Science Review 3

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

Back

It is refracted and separated into different colors.

Front

What is an example of energy being absorbed?

Back

Sunlight warming a black t-shirt.

Front

What is a good way to provide thermal energy to boil water without electricity?

Back

Make a fire using the wood around them and place a pot of water on the charcoals.

Front

What is the term for light bouncing off a very smooth surface?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is the process called when light changes direction as it passes from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What do we call the energy that is transferred as heat?

Back

Thermal energy.

Front

What is the term for when light is taken in by an object?

Back

Absorption.

Front

What is an example of scattering?

Back

Light spreading out in different directions when it hits a rough surface.

Front

What is the term for the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a window?

Back

It is transmitted.