Question

the sun sets over a lake. some of the light waves bounce off the surface of the water. this makes the sunset appear mirrored on the lakes surface.
which interaction occurs when the light waves bounce off the surface of the water?
transmission
absorption
reflection

Explanation:

When light waves bounce off a surface and create a mirrored appearance, this is defined as reflection. Transmission is when light passes through a medium, and absorption is when light is retained by a medium rather than bouncing back.

Answer:

reflection