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Heat and Light

Quiz by Emmanuel Colete

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23 questions
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  • Q1

    The Sun releases a lot of energy in many different forms. The Earth receives a small portion of this energy but it is enough to help keep the atmospheric temperature from changing too much. What type of heat transfer is being observed?

    radiation

    30s
  • Q2
    What type of energy is emitted by the sun that travels to Earth?
    radiant energy
    mechanical energy
    thermal energy
    nuclear energy
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the name of the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials?
    radiation
    convection
    evaporation
    conduction
    30s
  • Q4
    What happens to the speed of light as it passes from air into water?
    it stays the same
    it disappears
    it speeds up
    it slows down
    30s
  • Q5
    Which type of energy transfer involves the movement of fluids (liquids or gases)?
    radiation
    insulation
    conduction
    convection
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the primary source of energy for Earth’s climate system?
    the moon
    geothermal energy
    volcanoes
    the sun
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the effect called when light bends as it passes from one medium to another?
    Absorption
    Reflection
    Refraction
    Diffusion
    30s
  • Q8
    Which color of visible light has the longest wavelength?
    Violet
    Blue
    Green
    Red
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following best describes infrared radiation?
    It is a visible light
    It is a sound wave
    It is a type of electromagnetic radiation that we feel as heat.
    It is a type of ultraviolet radiation
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact between materials?
    Convection
    Insulation
    Conduction
    Radiation
    30s
  • Q11
    Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the highest energy?
    Infrared rays
    Ultraviolet rays
    Radio waves
    Gamma rays
    30s
  • Q12
    What happens to the frequency of light as its wavelength decreases?
    The frequency becomes zero
    The frequency increases
    The frequency decreases
    The frequency remains the same
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the primary method of heat transfer through liquids and gases?
    Insulation
    Radiation
    Convection
    Conduction
    30s
  • Q14

    When light is absorbed, it causes the temperature of an object to increase. When painting a house, experts recommend that in order to keep the house cooler, people choose paint colors that will reflect the most light. What paint color will you use to make it cooler?

    white

    30s
  • Q15

    Elijah notices a flower and sees that its color is yellow. Describes why Elijah sees this color of the flower?

    The flower reflects a yellow color. Other colors are being absorbed.

    30s

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