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?

<p>Ultraviolet light (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of solar radiation on Earth?

<p>It warms the planet and enables the water cycle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to electromagnetic waves emitted by the sun?

<p>Solar radiation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'radiation' mean in Latin?

<p>To emit rays (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Visible light (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of light has the highest frequency?

<p>Gamma rays (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Kilowatt hours per square meter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phenomenon is responsible for Earth getting warmer?

<p>Greenhouse effect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Decreased sunlight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It traps heat in the atmosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Increased greenhouse gases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Tilt of Earth's axis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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