Light Basics
What do we need light to do?
To see
Light always travels in a ____.
Straight line
What is the biggest source of light for Earth?
The sun
What happens when light hits an object that doesn’t let light through?
A shadow forms
What tool helps us see small things using light?
A microscope
What does light travel through the fastest?
Air
Why does a pencil look bent in water?
Refraction
Is the moon a source of light?
No, it reflects sunlight
Are shadows the same all day?
No, they change with the sun
What makes a rainbow in the sky?
Sunlight and rain (or water drops)
True or False: Light can bend around corners.
False
What do we call it when light bounces off something?
Reflection
Name a man-made source of light.
A light bulb
What do we use to see our reflection?
A mirror
What do we call colorful light seen in bubbles or CDs?
A rainbow or spectrum
What is the name of the natural light we see during the day?
Sunlight
Can light go through all materials?
No
Name a living thing that makes its own light.
A firefly or some jellyfish
What kind of surface makes the best reflection?
A smooth, shiny surface
What do we wear to protect our eyes from bright light?
Sunglasses
Name something light cannot pass through.
Wood or a wall
Name a material that lets some light through.
Wax paper or frosted glass
What kind of light comes from a laser or flashlight?
Artificial light
Why can we see ourselves in water?
Because water can reflect light
What color is made when all colors of light mix together?
White