EMS and Light Review

Why does a leaf look green in the summer?

• the leaf absorbs green light

• the leaf produces green light in its cells

• the leaf uses green light to make food in its cells

• the leaf reflects green light and absorbs other colors of sunlight

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You see someone clearly through a clear glass window but not through a frosted glass window. Which statement best explains the difference in the clear glass and the frosted glass?

• clear glass reflects light but frosted glass absorbs light

• clear glass transmits all light but frosted glass only lets some light through

• clear glass transmits some light but frosted glass absorbs all light

• clear glass scatters some light but frosted glass transmits all light

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How does the color of an object affect the amount of energy it receives from the sun?

• light colored objects reflect more light and become warmer than darker objects

• light colored objects absorb more light and become warmer than darker objects

• dark colored objects reflect more light and become warmer than lighter objects

• dark colored objects absorb more light and become warmer than lighter objects

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A class made a solar cooker out of a large can. What color should they paint the can in order to collect the most heat?

• dark green

• black

• pink

• white

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Which color of visible light has the shortest wavelength?

• red

• green

• violet

• yellow

What process in the atmosphere protects people from the ultraviolet rays in sunlight?

• the ozone layer absorbs ultraviolet light

• nitrogen reflects ultraviolet light

• water vapor scatters ultraviolet light

• carbon dioxide block ultraviolet light

The electromagnetic spectrum is the complete range of electromagnetic radiation ranging from radio waves to gamma rays. Which type of radiation in this spectrum is associated with observable colors such as red, green, and blue?

• gamma rays

• x-ray

• visible light

• radio waves

This diagram shows waves that are

• seismic

• mechanical

• longitudinal

• electromagnetic

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On the electromagnetic spectrum shown, which numbered position represents where the visible light spectrum is shown?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the relationship between eyesight and light?

• light shines on all objects, allowing people to see them

• light shines through all objects allowing people to see them

• light enters the eye before striking the object allowing people to see the object

• light reflects off an object and then enters the eye, allowing people to see the object

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