Question 1
The Sun radiates most of its energy in three regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
In the pie chart, region 1 is infrared radiation and region 2 is visible radiation.
What is region 3 ?
microwave
radio
ultraviolet
X-ray
The Sun radiates most of its energy in three regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
In the pie chart, region 1 is infrared radiation and region 2 is visible radiation.
What is region 3 ?
microwave
radio
ultraviolet
X-ray
C
The Sun transfers energy to the Earth through electromagnetic radiation.
What are two of the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum to which most of the energy belongs?
gamma rays and X-rays
infrared radiation and visible light
microwaves and visible light
radio waves and microwaves
B
Which statement about the Sun is correct?
The Sun is a dwarf star consisting mostly of hydrogen and oxygen.
The Sun is a giant star consisting mostly of helium and carbon dioxide.
The Sun is a medium-sized star consisting mostly of hydrogen and helium.
The Sun is a medium-sized star consisting mostly of nitrogen and oxygen.
C