Name _____________________
Date _____________
Worksheet: Properties of Light
Words to Know:
Refraction
Emission
Visible
Reflection
Ultraviolet
Colors
Scattering
Energy
Sun
Absorption
Prism
Infrared
Transmission
Directions: Fill in the blanks with a word above. Use each word only once.
1. Light is a form of __________________.
2. A ____________ is a device that can split white light into many different
____________________.
3. Light that we can see is called ________________ light.
4. All of the light energy that we can see comes from the ______________.
5. Light energy that we sense as heat is known as ________________ light.
6. Light energy that is dangerous to plants, animals, and humans is known as
__________________________ light.
7. _____________________ is when light energy bounces off of a piece of
matter in one specific direction.
8. ___________________ is when a piece of matter holds onto light energy.
9. ___________________ is when a piece of matter gets rid of light energy.
10. ___________________ is when light energy bounces off of a piece of
matter in many different directions.
11. ____________________ is when light energy passes through a piece
of matter without changing.
12. _____________________ is when light energy is bent as it passes
through a piece of matter.
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