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Exploring Solar Radiation

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Which type of light has the lowest frequency in the visible light spectrum?

Violet light

Green light

Blue light

Red light (correct)

What is the range of wavelengths for infrared light?

400-750 nanometers

Below 300 nanometers

1-400 nanometers

2.5 micrometers (um) to 750 nanometers (nm) (correct)

What is the range of wavelengths for visible light?

400-750 nanometers (correct)

1-400 nanometers

Below 300 nanometers

2.5 micrometers (um) to 750 nanometers (nm)

Which type of light has a higher frequency than visible light?

Ultraviolet light Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of solar radiation on Earth?

It warms the planet and enables the water cycle Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to electromagnetic waves emitted by the sun?

Solar radiation Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'radiation' mean in Latin?

To emit rays Signup and view all the answers

Which type of light is mostly detected by the human eyeball?

Visible light Signup and view all the answers

Which type of light has the highest frequency?

Gamma rays Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for incoming solar radiation absorbed over the course of a year?

Kilowatt hours per square meter Signup and view all the answers

Which phenomenon is responsible for Earth getting warmer?

Greenhouse effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of the change in energy density between northern winter and northern summer?

Decreased sunlight Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of outgoing infrared light in Earth's temperature?

It traps heat in the atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of human activities on Earth's temperature?

Increased greenhouse gases Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor responsible for the change in seasons?

Tilt of Earth's axis Signup and view all the answers