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The Sun's Energy

Question 1 • GCS 2025-2026 Earth Environmental Science CR

Which statements describe the types of energy emitted by the Sun? Check all that apply.It emits most of its energy in gamma rays.It emits all wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum.It emits most of its energy as visible light.Its peak wavelength is in the orange-yellow range.It emits no X-rays or radio waves.Its peak wavelength is in the yellow-green range.

Answer
A
It emits most of its energy in gamma rays.
B
It emits all wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum.
C
It emits most of its energy as visible light.
D
Its peak wavelength is in the orange-yellow range.
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It emits no X-rays or radio waves.
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Its peak wavelength is in the yellow-green range.

Explanation

The Sun emits radiation across the electromagnetic spectrum, though the amount varies by wavelength. Most of its energy is emitted as visible light, and its peak wavelength is about 500 nanometers, in the yellow-green part of the spectrum. It does not emit most of its energy as gamma rays, and it does emit some X-rays and radio waves.

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