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? (select two)

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The clear image that is on the lake demonstrates the ability of light to be absorbed.
The clear image that is on the lake demonstrates the ability of light to be absorbed.

Because the lake is so still, the light is refracted a great deal creating the clear image.
Because the lake is so still, the light is refracted a great deal creating the clear image.

The different colors of green in the trees are created because the trees absorb different green wavelengths.
The different colors of green in the trees are created because the trees absorb different green wavelengths.

The green color of the leaves is actually "seen" because the other colors are absorbed and the green is reflected to our eyes.
The green color of the leaves is actually "seen" because the other colors are absorbed and the green is reflected to our eyes.

The surface of the lake acts like a mirror and reflects the light, creating the image.
The surface of the lake acts like a mirror and reflects the light, creating the image.
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Answer 1

For Emily's photography portfolio, she should include the following two statements that illustrate her understanding of the behavior of light:

1. The surface of the lake acts like a mirror and reflects the light, creating the image.

   • This statement accurately describes how calm water can reflect light, making the image clear and mirror-like.

2. The green color of the leaves is actually "seen" because the other colors are absorbed and the green is reflected to our eyes.

   • This statement explains how light interacts with the leaves and accounts for the perception of color, showing an understanding of absorption and reflection.

These two points effectively illustrate different ways light behaves in relation to the photo Emily submitted.