SC.7.P.10.1 The Electromagnetic Spectrum

In the electromagnetic spectrum, which of the following is true of waves with long wavelengths? (SC.7.P.10.1)

• They have high frequencies.

• They have low frequencies.

• They have moderate frequencies.

• They have inconsistent frequencies.

The electromagnetic spectrum is made up of bands of waves with different _____ (SC.8.E.5.11)

• Speeds

• Frequencies

• Reflections

• Mediums

The diagram below shows the electromagnetic spectrum. Which letters represent radio and gamma waves? (SC.8.E.5.11)

• A, F

• F, C

• A, G

• C, G

All of the waves listed below are a part of the electromagnetic spectrum except (SC.8.E.5.11)

• Sound Waves

• X Rays

• gamma rays

• light waves

What part of the electromagnetic spectrum can be seen by humans? (SC.7.P.10.1)

• Visible Light

• Microwaves

• Ultraviolet Waves

• Infrared Rays

Which wave has a higher frequency? (SC.8.E.5.11)

• Wave N

• Wave O

• The waves have the same frequency.

How does the hazard level of electromagnetic waves change as the frequency of the waves increases? (SC.8.E.5.11)

• Energy and wavelength increase; it becomes more hazardous.

• Energy and wavelength decrease; becomes less hazardous.

• Energy decreases, wavelength increases; it becomes less hazardous.

• Energy increases, wavelength decreases; it becomes more hazardous.

Electromagnetic waves come in many different wavelengths. Shorter wavelengths carry more energy and penetrate further through materials. People wear sunblock to prevent UV waves from damaging their skin cells. Which kind of wave has enough energy to pass through skin and damage cells on the inside of the body? (SC.8.E.5.11)

• visible light waves

• infrared waves

• gamma rays

• radio waves

Meg is barbecuing hamburgers on the grill. She notices that the coals are ready for cooking because she feels the warmth of the coals and sees that they are glowing red. What types of electromagnetic waves is she detecting? (SC.8.E.5.11)

• infrared waves and visible light waves

• gamma rays and infrared waves

• visible light and ultraviolet waves

• ultraviolet waves and gamma rays

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Our eyes detect light that lies only within a small region of the electromagnetic spectrum. This region is called visible light. Which of these statements describes the visible spectrum of light as seen by the human eye? (SC.7.P.10.1)

• The lowest frequency appears red, and the highest frequency appears violet.

• The lowest frequency appears green, and the highest frequency appears red.

• The lowest frequency appears blue, and the highest frequency appears orange.

• The lowest frequency appears yellow, and the highest frequency appears green.