The electromagnetic spectrum

Multiple Choice

The complete range of frequencies of electromagnetic waves from the lowest to the highest is known as the _________.

• Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS)

• Wave Super Spectrum (WSS)

• Super Science Spectrum (SSS)

Multiple Choice

Wave frequencies are measured in _________

• Blurtz (Bz)

• Squigglez (Sz)

• Hertz (Hz)

• Feet (Ft)

Multiple Choice

Radio waves have the longest wavelength and lowest frequency.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Which of the following application do we use microwaves for (select all that apply)

• Cooking

• WiFi

• Cell Phones

• X-rays

​Infrared is also used for
thermal imaging.

Multiple Select

Which of the following devices use infrared waves? (Select Multiple)

• Paper

• Airplanes

• Heat vision goggles

• A highway fence

• TV Remote control

​White light is a combination of all colors of light.

​All colors of light have different frequencies....

RED ORANGE YELLOW GREEN BLUE INDIGO VIOLET

Reorder

Reorder the following colors from Lowest Frequency to Highest Frequency

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

• Blue

• Indigo

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

​UV light is used for investigating crime scenes as well as black lights

​UV light is what causes sunburns. UV rays damage your skin and DNA which can cause skin cancer.

​X-rays can be used for medical imaging and airport security.

​Gamma radiation results from radioactive materials like Uranium and Plutonium. Which are used in making nuclear weapons.

Multiple Choice

On the electromagnetic spectrum which of the following has the LOWEST frequency

• Visible Light

• Microwaves

• Radio Waves

• Gamma Rays

Multiple Choice

This type of EM wave shows a break in bones.

• gamma ray
• x-ray
• brokenometer
• radio wave

Multiple Choice

On the electromagnetic spectrum which of the following has the HIGHEST frequency

• Visible Light

• Microwaves

• Radio Waves

• Gamma Rays

Multiple Choice

On the electromagnetic spectrum which type of wave is used for medical imaging?

• Visible Light

• X-Rays

• Radio Waves

• Gamma Rays

Multiple Choice

On the electromagnetic spectrum which type of wave is commonly used for electronic communication?

• Visible Light

• X-Rays

• Radio Waves

• Gamma Rays

Multiple Choice

Meaning "more than violet" what types of waves are often used for investigating crime scenes??

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

• Ultrared

• Infraviolet

Multiple Choice

Meaning "less than red" what types of waves are often produced by a source of heat?

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

• Ultrared

• Infraviolet