Light/EM Spectrum PRACTICE TEST

Front

Which portion of the electromagnetic spectrum includes the entire range of light that can be detected by the human eye?

Back

visible light

Front

If the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave is longer, what is true about the energy?

Back

Energy is lower.

Front

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has high enough energy to cause damage to eyes and skin, and sometimes even cancer? Options: infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, microwaves

Back

ultraviolet light

Front

Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the highest energy? radio waves, microwaves, infrared light, visible light

Back

visible light

Front

Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the lowest energy? infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, x-rays

Back

infrared light

Front

Which of the following electromagnetic waves is given off as heat? ultraviolet light, x-rays, gamma rays, infrared rays

Back

infrared rays

Front

Which is the correct order of waves of the electromagnetic spectrum, from lowest energy to highest energy? Options: radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet light, x-rays, gamma rays

Back

radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet light, x-rays, gamma rays

Front

Cell phones use_____________waves.

Back

Microwaves

Front

Infrared waves are used in__________________.

Back

Remote Controls

Front

Cancer can be treated with_______________waves.

Back

Gamma