Question

when light waves hit ice, most of them bounce off and radiate back into space. because of this, ice is best described as which kind of surface?
○ reflective
○ absorbent
○ dense
○ rough

Explanation:

To determine the type of surface ice is, we analyze each option:

• Reflective: A reflective surface bounces back (reflects) light waves. The problem states light waves hitting ice mostly bounce off, so this matches.
• Absorbent: An absorbent surface would take in (absorb) light waves, but the problem says light bounces off, so this is incorrect.
• Dense: Density relates to mass/volume, not light reflection/absorption, so this is irrelevant.
• Rough: A rough surface's effect on light is about scattering, but the problem focuses on bouncing off (reflection), not scattering due to roughness. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. reflective