Energy Problem Set 1

Which is the major source of energy for most of earth's processes?

• radioactive decay within earth's interior

• convection currents in earth's mantle

• radiation received from the sun

• earthquakes along a fault zones

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All objects warmer than 0 Kelvin (absolute zero) must be

• radiating electromagnet energy

• condensing to form a gas

• warmer than 0 Celsius

• expanding in size

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The various types of electromagnetic energy are distinguished from one another by thier

• temperature

• wavelengths

• height of waves

• speed in travel in space

Which type of electromagnetic energy has the shortest wavelength

• ultraviolet

• visible light

• gamma rays

• radio waves

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In the visible spectrum, which color has the longest wavelength?

• red

• green

• orange

• violet

Which statement above electromagnetic energy is correct?

• Violet light has a longer wavelength than red light

• X-rays have a longer wavelength than infrared waves

• Radio waves have a shorter wavelength than ultraviolet rays

• Gamma rays have a shorter wavelength than visible light

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As electromagnetic energy from a heat source interacts with its environment, it is being

• reflected only

• refracted only

• absorbed only

• reflected, refracted, and absorbed

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Which would absorb the most solar radiation, if you assume that each covers an equal geographic area?

• a freshwater lake

• a snowy field

• a sandy beach

• a forest

Which type of surface would most likely be the best reflector of electromagnetic energy?

• dark-colored and rough

• dark-colored and smooth

• light-colored and rough

• light-colored and smooth

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An object that is a good radiator of electromagnetic waves is also a good

• insulator from heat

• reflector of heat

• absorber of heat

• refractory of heat

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