Electromagnetic Spectrum

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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
A type of sound wave that can be heard by humans.
A spectrum of colors visible to the human eye only.
The range of all types of mechanical waves, including sound and seismic waves.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is ultraviolet radiation?
A type of electromagnetic radiation with shorter wavelengths than visible light, known for its ability to cause sunburn.
A type of radiation that is visible to the human eye and is responsible for colors.
A type of radiation that has longer wavelengths than infrared radiation and is used in night vision.
A type of radiation that is emitted by radioactive materials and can be harmful to health.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is frequency in the context of waves?
The speed at which waves travel through a medium.
The number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).
The amplitude of the waves measured in decibels (dB).
The wavelength of the waves measured in meters.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?
Frequency and wavelength are directly related; as frequency increases, wavelength increases.
Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.
Frequency and wavelength have no relationship; they are independent of each other.
Frequency and wavelength are equal; they represent the same physical quantity.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What are radio waves?
Radio waves are the longest wavelength electromagnetic waves, used for communication such as radio and television signals.
Radio waves are high-frequency waves used for cooking food in microwave ovens.
Radio waves are short wavelength waves used for medical imaging.
Radio waves are sound waves that travel through the air.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What are gamma rays?
High-energy electromagnetic waves emitted by radioactive materials.
Low-energy particles emitted during chemical reactions.
Sound waves produced by nuclear reactions.
Visible light emitted by stars.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the principle of energy transfer in waves?
Waves transfer energy through vibrations, allowing energy to move from one place to another without the physical transfer of matter.
Waves carry matter from one location to another through their motion.
Energy is transferred in waves by the movement of particles in the medium only.
Waves do not transfer energy; they only transfer information.
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