Question

emily is taking a photography course in school. for her first portfolio, she has to turn in a photo and describe two aspects of the photo that illustrate that she understands the behavior of light. she submits the photo seen above. which 2 of the following statement should she include in her description of how light is behaving in the picture? (2 points) the clear image that is on the lake demonstrates the ability of light to be absorbed. the surface of the lake acts like a mirror and reflects the light, creating the image. the green color of the leaves is actually \seen\ because the other colors are absorbed and the green is reflected to our eyes. the different colors of green in the trees are created because the trees absorb different green wavelengths. because the lake is so still, the light is refracted a great deal creating the clear image

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first correct option: The surface of the lake acting like a mirror and reflecting light to create an image is a correct description of light reflection, which is a key behavior of light in this context (like a mirror image on water).
2. Analyze the second correct option: The green color of leaves is seen because other colors are absorbed and green is reflected. This is the principle of color reflection/absorption (objects reflect the color we see and absorb others), so this is correct.
3. Eliminate incorrect options:

• "Absorbed" for the lake image is wrong (it's reflection, not absorption).
• Trees don't absorb different green wavelengths (they reflect green, absorb others; different greens come from other factors, not absorbing green wavelengths).
• Refraction isn't creating the lake image (reflection is, refraction bends light, not create mirror - like images on water).

Answer:

B. The surface of the lake acts like a mirror and reflects the light, creating the image.
C. The green color of the leaves is actually "seen" because the other colors are absorbed and the green is reflected to our eyes.