SSA Review - Waves
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What does the red light component of the spectrum represent?
29the portion of white light with the highest wave frequencies
the portion of white light with the longest wavelengths
solar radiation that is not visible to humans
visible light that is most similar to gamma rays
- Q1
What does the red light component of the spectrum represent?
the portion of white light with the highest wave frequencies
the portion of white light with the longest wavelengths
solar radiation that is not visible to humans
visible light that is most similar to gamma rays
300s - Q2
In the future, space scientists detect a new type of radiation that had not yet been documented. Which of the following statements about this new discovery is most accurate?
The new discovery strengthens our understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum because we have more information than we had previously
The new discovery weakens our current understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum because it means our previous understanding was incorrect
The new discovery means it is more likely that there are other undiscovered types of radiation that scientists have not yet found
The new discovery means that this undocumented type of radiation is a new phenomenon that did not previously exist
300s - Q3
A student is listening to the radio. A dentist is taking a patient’s X-ray. What do the two forms of radiation have in common?
Both are forms of energy that are also produced by the sun
Each is driven by visible radiation
Both apply low-frequency radiation to technology
Each is a form of energy that transports sound waves
300s - Q4
Before beginning her investigation, Zoe studies the relationship between frequency and wavelength of electromagnetic waves. How should Zoe describe this relationship in her notes?
Wavelength decreases as the frequency of electromagnetic waves increases
Wavelength increases as the frequency of electromagnetic waves increases
Frequency and wavelength of electromagnetic waves depend on radiation type
Frequency and wavelength of electromagnetic waves are unrelated to one another
300s - Q5
Next, Zoe studies the energies of visible light, radio waves, and infrared light. She wants to rank the three types of waves in order of least energetic to most energetic. In what order should she list the three types of waves?
radio waves < visible light <infrared light
radio waves < infrared light <visible light
visible light < infrared light <radio waves
visible light < radio waves <infrared light
300s - Q6
The effect that water droplets in the air have on sunlight is most similar to which of the following?
radio broadcasting waves of radiation
small buckets absorbing visible light
drinking straw carrying visible light
prism refracting visible light
30s - Q7
In which of these situations would a rainbow most likely be visible?
in the beam of a flashlight on a warm evening
when a mist rises over a waterfall
under a dark cloud before a rainstorm
underwater, when sunlight reaches the bottom
30s - Q8
What event does the image illustrate?
refraction of light as it moves into B
reflection of light at the surface of C
absorption of light by D
reflection of light by A
300s - Q9
The image illustrates how light is affected when passing through liquids and gasses. Is sound affected the same way?
Yes, because travelling through D also makes sound waves slower
Yes, because sound waves are also slowed by travelling through B
No, because travelling through D makes sound waves faster
No, because sound waves travel faster when travelling through B
300s - Q10
Which of the following changes to the girl’s observation would most likely eliminate the illusion?
chilling A, which would slow the movement of light waves
warming C, which would speed up the movement of light waves
removing B so that only D remains
reduce the glare on the surface of B by observing on a cloudier day
300s - Q11
Keysha wants to know how light behaves when it interacts with different materials. She points the laser light at the flat side of the glass block and observes that the light bends when it moves from air into glass. Which of the following phenomena is responsible for this bending of light?
absorption
refraction
reflection
transmission
300s - Q12
Keysha and Moises are taking a tour of a cavern system. Keysha runs 500 meters ahead of Moises as she explores. Keysha wants to show Moises something really interesting. What would be the most effective way to get Moises’s attention?
Tap the wooden railing along the path
Hit a plastic pipe running above the path
Clap as loudly as she can
Pound on the rock wall with another rock
300s - Q13
The colors of the visible light spectrum are arranged according to which property?
refraction rate
heat intensity
light intensity
wavelength
30s - Q14
Which piece of art demonstrates reflection?
D
B
C
A
30s - Q15
Which statement correctly describes how radiation from the Sun influences everyday life?
Gamma rays make it possible for people to see colors
All of the Sun’s radiation is known as UV light and it is harmful to people
People depend on the Sun’s radiation to grow food
Only the visible portion of the radiation spectrum influences people’s activities
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