Electromagnetic Spectrum

Open Ended

What do you think the electromagnetic spectrum is in relation to science / what we are studying?

Fill in the Blank

Electromagnetic waves are forms of _____ energy that travel the speed of light.

Multiple Choice

Radio waves have the _____ frequency and _____ wavelengths.

• highest, longest

• lowest, longest

• highest, shortest

• lowest, shortest

Multiple Choice

Microwaves have the _____ frequency and _____ wavelengths.

• highest, longest

• lowest, longest

• highest, shortest

• lowest, shortest

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is something that infrared rays are NOT used for?

• remote controls

• keeping cafeteria food warm

• regular lightbulbs

• thermal imaging

Multiple Choice

What color has the shortest wavelength?

• red

• violet

• yellow

• orange

Fill in the Blank

Ultraviolet rays are _________.

Multiple Choice

Airport security systems use __________.

• microwaves

• ultraviolet rays

• radio waves

• xrays

Multiple Choice

Gamma waves have the _____ frequency and _____ wavelengths of all electromagnetic waves.

• highest, longest

• lowest, longest

• highest, shortest

• lowest, shortest

Open Ended

What is the electromagnetic spectrum? Explain in your own words.

Open Ended

Describe the relationship between the frequency and wavelength of electromagnetic waves.

Open Ended

Identify one way understanding the electromagnetic spectrum is beneficial.

Open Ended

What type of wave is located at part A on question four?

Open Ended

What type of wave is located at part B on question five?