The Electromagnetic Spectrum

All of the waves listed below are a part of the electromagnetic spectrum except...

• Sound waves

• Radio waves

• Gamma rays

• Light waves

A substance that a wave travels through is called a(n)

• Solution

• Medium

• Matter

• Element

Electromagnetic waves are . . .

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

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Which wave has the highest energy?

• X-ray

• Microwave

• Radio

• Gamma-rays

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Which color of light has the greatest frequency and energy?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Violet

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Put the visible light colors in order from longest wavelength to shortest wavelength

• Violet, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Red

• Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet

• Red, Yellow, Green, Orange, Violet, Blue

• Violet, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red

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The _________ wave has a low frequency and low energy.

• Red

• Blue

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Sunscreen protects you from sunburns. What type of electromagnetic wave causes sunburns?

• Infared

• Gamma

• Ultraviolet

• Visible Light

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What electromagnetic wave is used to scan luggage and other bags for dangerous objects?

• X-rays

• Gamma Rays

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

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What electromagnetic wave do humans emit as heat energy?

• Visible light

• Ultraviolet

• Infrared light

• Microwaves