Why is it not completely accurate to describe the energy coming from the Sun as visible radiation?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Although the peak emission of solar radiation is in the visible portion of the spectrum, the Sun emits radiation across the full range of the spectrum from gamma rays to radio waves.

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A. By using conventional pesticides only as a last result B. By using conventional pesticides as a precautionary approach C. By eliminating any species that threatens food crops D. By increasing pesticide use to increase crop yields

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In the "ous/ic" system which species is named with the "ic" ending?

A) the less negative anion B) the more negative anion C) the less positive cation D) the more positive cation

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Cretaceous marine transgressions onto the continents were caused by

a. high sea level during interglacial times. b. inflated oceanic crust due to active seafloor spreading. c. subsidence of landmasses. d. choices A and C e. choices B and C

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In 1661, London's smoke problem became so bad that they became notorious for the ____ smog-a mixture of smoke and fog that hung over the city

A) smoke city B) urban heat island C) criteria pollutant D) pea soup

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