Earth/Space Semester 1 Flashcard

Front

What happens to sound waves as a firetruck approaches you?

Back

The sound waves become shorter.

Front

Which color of visible light has the longest wavelength?

Back

Red.

Front

What occurs when Watney tries to make water in The Martian?

Back

It explodes.

Front

What causes the Earth's seasons?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

List the colors of visible light in order from longest wavelength to shortest wavelength.

Back

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.

Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a wave, typically used in the context of sound or light.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light.

Front

What is the significance of the color red in the visible light spectrum?

Back

Red has the longest wavelength in the visible light spectrum.