Solar Radiation, Electromagnetic Waves, and Energy Sources

According to classical electromagnetism, which are the properties of an electromagnetic wave?

• Properties of an electromagnetic wave include static electric and magnetic fields
• Properties of an electromagnetic wave include sound waves
• Properties of an electromagnetic wave include oscillating electric and magnetic fields perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation.
• Properties of an electromagnetic wave include gravitational fields

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Which is NOT a characteristic of an electromagnetic wave?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Circumference

• Frequency

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What is the longest electromagnetic wave?

• ultraviolet wave
• infrared wave
• microwave
• radio wave

What is the shortest electromagnetic wave?

• X-rays
• Gamma rays
• Ultraviolet rays
• Infrared rays

What is the most energetic electromagnetic wave?

• microwave
• radio wave
• gamma ray
• infrared ray

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Which electromagnetic wave can cause cancer?

• Infrared radiation
• Microwave radiation
• Radio waves
• Ultraviolet (UV) radiation

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Which electromagnetic waves allow people to see?

• Visible light
• Ultraviolet light
• X-rays
• Infrared light

Which electromagnetic wave is used for communication?

• microwave
• radio wave
• infrared wave
• ultraviolet wave

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What causes the seasons of the earth?

• The tilt of the Earth's axis
• The gravitational pull of the moon
• The rotation of the Earth
• The distance of the Earth from the sun

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Which climate zone experience the highest temperature?

• Temperate climate zone
• Polar climate zone
• Frigid climate zone

• Tropical climate zone

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