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The diagram below shows the type electromagnetic energy given off by the sun. The shaded part of the diagram shows the apporximate amount of each type actually reaching Earth's surface. Which conclusion is best supported by the diagram?

• All types of electromagnetic energy reach the Earth's surface

• Gamma Rays and X Rays make up the greatest amount of electromagnetic energy reaching the surface

• Visible Light makes up the greatest amount of electromagnetic energy reaching Earth's surface

• Ultraviolet and Infrared Radiation make up the greatest amount of electromagnetic energy reaching Earth's surface

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Which type of radiation on the diagram has the shortest wavelength?

• gamma rays

• ultraviolet

• infrared

• microwaves

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Which type of radiation on the diagram has the longest wavelength?

• Gamma Rays

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

• Radio Waves

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Name the type of wave that comes from the Sun, reaches Earth, and can cause skin cancer.

• X Rays

• Ultraviolet

• Infrared

• Microwaves

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Lead protects you from what type of radiation at the dentist?

• Gamma Rays

• X Rays

• Ultraviolet

• Microwaves

Which color of visible light has the longest wavelength?

• blue

• green

• orange

• red

What is the basic difference between ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation?

• half-life

• wavelength

• temperature

• wave velocity

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Scientist are concerned about teh decrease in ozone in the upper atmosphere primarily because ozone protects life on Earth by absorbing certain wavelengths of ...

• X Ray Radiation

• Infrared Radiation

• Ultraviolet Radiation

• Microwave Radiation

What page will you find information on selected properties of Earth’s atmosphere?

• P.1

• P.12

• P.10

• P.14

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Which pie graph correctly shows the percentage of elements by volume in Earth's troposphere?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4