EMS

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What type of wave in the Electromagnetic Spectrum is used to take pictures of the Earth from Space to show changes in vegetation and ice coverage?

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Infrared Waves

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What is the portion of the Electromagnetic Spectrum that is visible to the human eye?

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Visible Light

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Which portion of the Electromagnetic Spectrum has the shortest wavelengths?

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Gamma Rays

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What is white light a combination of?

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All of the colors of the rainbow

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Which type of wave in the Electromagnetic Spectrum is used by doctors to see if you have a broken bone?

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X-rays

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What is the range of wavelengths for infrared waves in the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

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Approximately 700 nm to 1 mm.

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What is the primary use of ultraviolet waves in the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

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To sterilize medical equipment and for tanning.

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What is the speed of all electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

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Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (the speed of light).

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What are radio waves primarily used for?

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Communication, including radio and television broadcasting.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

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They are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

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