Electromagnetic Spectrum

In which region of the electromagnetic spectrum is most of the outgoing radiation from the Earth?

• infrared

• visible

• ultraviolet

• X-ray

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Which part of the Sun's electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?

• radio wave radiation

• infrared radiation

• visible light radiation

• x-ray radiation

In which region of the electromagnetic spectrum is most of Earth's outgoing terrestrial radiation?

• visible

• ultraviolet

• x-rays

• infrared

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Infrared, ultraviolet, and visible light are all part of the solar spectrum. The basic difference between them is their

• speed

• wavelength

• source

• temperature

Which diagram best shows how air inside a greenhouse warms as a result of energy from the Sun?

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Which type of radiation has the shortest wavelength?

• radar

• visible light

• ultraviolet

• infrared

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A greenhouse stays relatively warm on a sunny winter day. Which statement best explains this fact?

• The greenhouse traps long-wave infrared radiation.

• Sunlight is changed to shorter wavelength radiation.

• The plants growing in the greenhouse produce heat.

• Glass is an excellent absorber of sunlight.

Why are carbon dioxide and water vapor called the greenhouse gases?

• They are found in varying amounts in Earth's atmosphere.

• They are found in fixed amounts in Earth's bedrock.

• They are good reflectors of infrared radiation.

• They are good absorbers of infrared radiation.

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An increase in which gas would cause the most greenhouse warming of Earth’s atmosphere?

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• hydrogen

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Which color of the visible light has the shortest wavelength?

• violet

• green

• yellow

• red