Question

when a waves energy is taken in by a material instead of being reflected or transmitted, this is called:
absorption
refraction
reflection
interference

Explanation:

Absorption is when a wave's energy is taken in by a material. Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass through different media. Reflection is the bouncing back of waves. Interference is the interaction of two or more waves. So the correct answer is Absorption.

Answer:

Absorption