The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Authored by Elisa Zajac
Science
8th - 9th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
It is used in thermal imaging
UV rays
Used in cell phone communication and police radar systems
Microwaves
Has the highest energy of all electromagnetic radiation and is the most damaging to human tissue
Gamma Rays
Has the longest wavelengths and the lowest frequency
Infrared rays
Overexposure to this can result in sunburns and skin cancer
Radio waves
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NGSS.HS-PS4-3
NGSS.HS-PS4-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Radiant energy spreads out from its source in all directions.
True
False
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NGSS.HS-PS4-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Both X-rays and gamma rays have higher frequencies than ultraviolet rays.
True
False
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Communicating with satellites is an application of gamma rays.
True
False
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NGSS.HS-PS4-5
5.
REORDER QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Reorder the following according to the spectrum
red
green
orange
blue
yellow
6.
REORDER QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Reorder the following from shortest wavelength to the longest wavelength.
visible light
infrared rays
gamma waves
ultraviolet waves
x-rays
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The electromagnetic spectrum is a continuous range of ______ for electromagnetic radiation.
light
frequencies
particles
magnestism
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
NGSS.HS-PS4-4
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