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Science, Physics

6th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses how different substances allow radiation to pass through them, noting that transparency can vary across different wavelengths. It highlights that while our atmosphere is clear to visible light, it blocks most ultraviolet and some infrared radiation. Additionally, it explains that fog is more transparent to certain infrared wavelengths than to visible light.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean for a substance to be transparent to radiation?

It absorbs all radiation.

It reflects all radiation.

It completely blocks all radiation.

It allows radiation to pass through with little resistance.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the transparency of a substance vary?

It only varies with temperature.

It changes with different wavelengths.

It is constant regardless of conditions.

It is the same for all wavelengths.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of radiation does our atmosphere mostly block?

Ultraviolet radiation

Radio waves

Visible light

Microwaves

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the transparency of fog like in terms of infrared wavelengths?

More transparent than to visible light

Not transparent at all

Less transparent than to visible light

Equally transparent to all wavelengths

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about fog's interaction with light?

Fog is more transparent to visible light than infrared.

Fog is more transparent to some infrared wavelengths than visible light.

Fog blocks all types of light equally.

Fog does not interact with light.