Light worksheet for students to learn about reflection, refraction, and absorption.

Let’s go step by step to match each word with the correct definition.

We are given these words:
- Light
- Reflection
- Prism
- Surface
- Medium
- Refraction
- Mirror
- Lens

And these definitions (numbered 1 to 8):

1. _______ : the bending of light rays
→ This is Refraction. When light passes from one material to another (like air to water), it bends. That’s refraction.

2. _______ : form of energy that travels in a straight line and can move through empty space
→ This is Light. Light is energy, moves in straight lines (unless bent), and can travel through vacuum (like space).

3. _______ : tool used to show refraction, and separate light into colors
→ This is Prism. A prism bends light and splits white light into rainbow colors — that’s how we see rainbows sometimes!

4. _______ : the bouncing of light rays
→ This is Reflection. Like when you look in a mirror — light bounces off it back to your eyes.

5. _______ : material that light travels through
→ This is Medium. Air, water, glass — these are all mediums light can pass through.

6. _______ : an object made out of glass or plastic that bends light rays
→ This is Lens. Glasses, magnifying glasses, camera lenses — they’re shaped to bend light and help us see better.

7. _______ : a shiny surface that reflects light
→ This is Mirror. Mirrors are smooth and shiny so they reflect light clearly.

8. _______ : something light rays bounce off of when they strike
→ This is Surface. Any surface — like a wall, table, or lake — can reflect light if it’s smooth enough.

Now let’s write them in order:

Part 1 Answers:

1. Refraction
2. Light
3. Prism
4. Reflection
5. Medium
6. Lens
7. Mirror
8. Surface

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Part 2: Under each picture write which form of light ray is taking place — reflection, refraction, or absorption.

First picture: Police officer wearing sunglasses and standing next to a car with shiny paint.

→ The sunglasses likely involve refraction (lenses bend light) and maybe some reflection (if mirrored). But the main thing here is probably the shiny car surface reflecting light — so reflection is key. Also, dark clothes absorb light — but the question says “which form of light ray is taking place” — singular? Maybe pick the most obvious.

Actually, looking at common school tasks: Sunglasses often use refraction (to focus or correct vision) and sometimes reflection (mirrored coating). But since there’s also a shiny car, and police hat has a shiny badge — this image is showing reflection as the main phenomenon.

Wait — let’s think again. The instruction says: “Under each picture write which form of light ray is taking place — reflection, refraction, or absorption.”

Picture 1: Officer + car → shiny surfaces = reflection

Picture 2: Pencil in a glass of water → looks bent at the water line → that’s classic refraction

So:

9. (first picture) → Reflection
10. (second picture) → Refraction

But wait — what about absorption? In the first picture, the uniform is dark — absorbs light. But the question might be asking for the dominant or intended effect shown. Since both pictures are classic examples:

- Shiny objects → reflection
- Bent pencil in water → refraction

Absorption isn’t really highlighted in either image visually — unless specified. So safest answers:

9. Reflection
10. Refraction

Final check:

Part 1:
1. Refraction
2. Light
3. Prism
4. Reflection
5. Medium
6. Lens
7. Mirror
8. Surface

Part 2:
9. Reflection
10. Refraction

All makes sense.

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Final Answer:
Part 1:
1. Refraction
2. Light
3. Prism
4. Reflection
5. Medium
6. Lens
7. Mirror
8. Surface

Part 2:
9. Reflection
10. Refraction