Quiz Recovery - Sun's Spectrum

Multiple Choice

What is the EM Spectrum?

• the collection of waves with the same exact frequencies given off by the Sun (and other objects)

• the range of different wavelengths given off by the Sun (and other objects)

• the range of waves with different speeds given off by the Sun (and other objects)

• only the range colors of the rainbow (ROY G BIV)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has the highest frequency?

• radio

• visible light

• x-ray

• gamma

Multiple Choice

Which of the following that are listed has the highest frequency?

• visible light

• radio

• x-ray

• microwave

Multiple Choice

What EM wave has a lower energy than ultraviolet but a higher energy than infrared?

• visible light

• gamma

• x-ray

• microwave

Multiple Select

Which of the following have a lower energy than infrared? (Select all that apply)

• visible light

• radio

• x-ray

• microwave

Multiple Select

Which of the following have a wavelength shorter than ultraviolet? (Select all that apply)

• visible light

• radio

• x-ray

• gamma

Fill in the Blank

________ waves transmit heat from the sun or other heat sources.

Fill in the Blank

________ waves are absorbed by the skin and can cause skin burns.

Fill in the Blank

________ waves are used to image the insides of bodies and objects.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of radiation are given off by the Sun?

• Infrared

• Visible Light

• Ultraviolet

• All of the listed options and more.