Investigating Space and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

This type of wave does not need to travel through a medium. Instead, it travels through a vacuum.

• Transverse

• Electromagnetic

• Longitudinal

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The name for the range of electromagnetic waves placed in order of increasing frequency is...

• Electromagnetic Spectrum

• Electromagnesis

• Visible light spectrum

• The range of light

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Numbers on the Electromagnetic Spectrum that are too big or small to write as a decimal are written in...

• Scientific Notation

• Multiples of 2

• Fraction form

• Visible light

Which of the following is not in the electromagnetic spectrum?

• Light waves

• Sound waves

• Radio Waves

• X-rays

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Which color has the longest wavelength?

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

• Purple

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In which list are forms of electromagnetic energy arranged in order from longest to shortest wavelength?

• Microwave -> Radio wave -> Infrared rays

• Visible light -> x-ray -> radio wave

• Microwave -> infrared -> visibile light

• Infrared -> radio wave -> ultraviolet

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

A collection of dust and gases where stars can form is called a:

• Galaxy
• Nebula
• Black Hole
• Supernova

Choose the best description of Bernard's star.

• Bernard's star is both cooler and brighter than the sun.
• Bernard's star is both cooler and dimmer than the sun.
• Bernard's star is neither cooler or dimmer than the sun.
• Bernard's star is brighter and hotter than the sun.

Analyze this HR Diagram. Which group of stars is considered to have lower than average luminosity as well as a higher than average temperature?

• Giants
• Main Sequence
• White Dwarfs
• Super Giants

What shape is this galaxy?

• elliptical
• spiral
• irregular
• obtuse

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