EM Spectrum Waves Quiz

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Ultraviolet rays

• Gamma rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which of the following electromagnetic waves is used for cooking in microwave ovens?

• Infrared rays

• Microwaves

• Ultraviolet rays

• X-rays

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which type of electromagnetic wave is most harmful to human cells and tissues?

• Visible light

• Infrared rays

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

What type of electromagnetic waves are primarily used in remote controls?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared rays

• Ultraviolet rays

Which type of electromagnetic wave is used for broadcasting TV signals?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared rays

• Gamma rays

What is the correct order of the electromagnetic spectrum from longest to shortest wavelength?

• Radio waves, Microwaves, Infrared rays, Visible light, Ultraviolet rays, X-rays, Gamma rays

• Gamma rays, X-rays, Ultraviolet rays, Visible light, Infrared rays, Microwaves, Radio waves

• Ultraviolet rays, Visible light, Infrared rays, Microwaves, Radio waves, X-rays, Gamma rays

• Infrared rays, Visible light, Ultraviolet rays, X-rays, Gamma rays, Microwaves, Radio waves

Which type of electromagnetic waves are used in night vision equipment?

• Visible light

• Infrared rays

• Ultraviolet rays

• X-rays

Which type of electromagnetic radiation is primarily responsible for causing sunburns?

• Visible light

• Infrared rays

• Ultraviolet rays

• X-rays

What type of electromagnetic waves are used in hospitals to view the inside of the human body?

• Infrared rays

• Microwaves

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

Which of the following is NOT a use of radio waves?

• Broadcasting radio

• Cooking food

• Transmitting television signals

• Communicating with satellites