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SSAR-SC.8.E.5.11-EM spectrum; solar radiation

Quiz by Romano, Ellen

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  • Q1
    What part of the electromagnetic spectrum is primarily responsible for heating the Earth's surface?
    Infrared radiation
    Ultraviolet radiation
    Microwaves
    Radio waves
    30s
  • Q2
    Which type of solar radiation is responsible for causing sunburn?
    Ultraviolet radiation
    Visible light
    Gamma rays
    X-rays
    30s
  • Q3
    Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum can be seen by the human eye?
    Visible light
    Microwaves
    Infrared radiation
    Ultraviolet radiation
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the primary source of solar radiation that reaches Earth?
    Jupiter
    The Sun
    The Moon
    Mars
    30s
  • Q5
    Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength?
    Ultraviolet radiation
    Radio waves
    Visible light
    X-rays
    30s
  • Q6
    What effect does increased ultraviolet radiation exposure have on human health?
    Strengthened bones
    Increased risk of skin cancer
    Enhanced immune system
    Improved eyesight
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following types of solar radiation is primarily absorbed by the ozone layer?
    Radio waves
    Visible light
    Ultraviolet radiation
    Infrared radiation
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the main function of the Earth's atmosphere in relation to solar radiation?
    It generates new radiation
    It protects and regulates temperatures
    It blocks all radiation
    It reflects all sunlight
    30s
  • Q9
    Which type of solar radiation can be used to produce electricity in solar panels?
    Infrared radiation
    Microwaves
    Visible light
    X-rays
    30s
  • Q10
    What type of radiation can be felt as heat from the sun on your skin?
    Visible light
    X-rays
    Infrared radiation
    Ultraviolet radiation
    30s

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