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TeachMeFinance.com - explain reflection reflection The term 'reflection' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' The return of light or sound waves from a surface. If a reflecting surface is plane, the angle of reflection of a light ray is the same as the angle of incidence'. The term 'reflection' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' The process whereby radiation (or other waves) incident upon a surface is directed back into the medium through which it traveled'. The term 'reflection' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' the process by which the energy of the wave is returned seaward'. Previous 5 Terms: Refinery utilization rate Refinery yield Refinery-grade butane reflect reflected wave Next 5 Terms: reflection reflection nebula Reflective film Reflectivity Reflectivity Cross Section About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.