Light Behavior During Sunset Observations

Light Behavior During Sunset Observations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video, filmed at Kanyakumari, India, explores why the Sun appears red during sunset. It explains that while the Sun emits white light, it appears red at sunset due to the scattering of light. As the Sun is near the horizon, its light travels through more of Earth's atmosphere. Red light, having a longer wavelength, is scattered less than blue and green light, reaching our eyes and making the Sun appear red. The video concludes with a call to action to visit the creator's website and subscribe to their YouTube channel.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the narrator located while observing the sunset?

Northernmost point in India

Westernmost point in India

Easternmost point in India

Southernmost point in India

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the Sun appear white at noon?

Because of the reflection of light

Because of the refraction of light

Because it gives white light

Because of the scattering of light

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reason given for the Sun appearing red during sunset?

Scattering of light

Dispersion of light

Refraction of light

Reflection of light

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which color of light is scattered the least in the Earth's atmosphere?

Yellow

Red

Green

Blue

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to blue and green light as the Sun sets?

They are scattered more than red light

They are scattered less than red light

They are not scattered at all

They are absorbed by the atmosphere