Name: ___________________________ Date: _____________________

Class: _________________________ Reflection & Refraction of light Worksheet

Match each word with the correct definition:

Light Reflection Prism Surface

Medium Refraction Mirror Lens

1. ___________________ the bending of light rays.

2. ___________________ form of energy that travels in a straight line and can move through
empty space.
3. __________________ tool used to show refraction and separate light into colors.
4. ___________________ the bouncing of light rays.
5. ___________________ material that light travels through.
6. ___________________ an object made out of glass or plastic that bends light rays.
7. ___________________ shiny flat surface that reflects light.
8. __________________ something light rays bounce off of when they strike.
Part 2 – Under each picture write which form of light travel is taking place: reflection, refraction or
absorption.

Part 3 – Matching exercise.

A B
Reflection occurs • • from air to glass
Light is represented using • • in air and water
Refraction occurs when light travels • • rays and beam
Light travels along • • on a mirror
Light travels at different speeds • • straight lines