Question

select the statement(s) that accurately describe the visible light portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. we have cone - shaped cells in our eyes that see wavelengths of 700 - 1000 nanometers. the colors of the visible spectrum combine to create white light. it is the only portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that humans can see. it is made up of all the colors of the rainbow. it is located between the infrared and ultraviolet portions of the spectrum.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first statement: Cone - shaped cells (cones) in eyes are sensitive to visible light (400 - 700 nm approximately), 700 - 1000 nm is in the infrared range, so this statement is incorrect.
2. Analyze the second statement: When all the colors of the visible spectrum (like in a prism - white light is split into colors and vice - versa) combine, they form white light. This is correct.
3. Analyze the third statement: The electromagnetic spectrum has many parts (radio, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X - rays, gamma rays), and humans can only see the visible portion. This is correct.
4. Analyze the fourth statement: The visible spectrum (wavelengths ~ 400 - 700 nm) is composed of colors like red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet (similar to a rainbow's colors). This is correct.
5. Analyze the fifth statement: The electromagnetic spectrum order is radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X - ray, gamma ray. So visible is between infrared and ultraviolet. This is correct.

Answer:

• The colors of the visible spectrum combine to create white light.
• It is the only portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that humans can see.
• It is made up of all the colors of the rainbow.
• It is located between the infrared and ultraviolet portions of the spectrum.