Galaxies and Electromagnetic Waves Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of electromagnetic wave is used in microwave ovens to heat food?
X-rays
Microwaves
Ultraviolet rays
Gamma rays
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TEKS.SCI.8.8B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?
Andromeda Galaxy
Milky Way Galaxy
Whirlpool Galaxy
Sombrero Galaxy
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TEKS.SCI.8.9B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of electromagnetic wave is commonly used for sterilizing medical equipment?
Infrared
Ultraviolet
Radio waves
Visible light
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TEKS.SCI.8.8B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a spiral galaxy?
Milky Way
Large Magellanic Cloud
Messier 87
Small Magellanic Cloud
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TEKS.SCI.8.9B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which electromagnetic wave is used in wireless communication technologies like Wi-Fi and cell phones?
Gamma rays
Radio waves
X-rays
Infrared rays
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TEKS.SCI.8.8B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of galaxy has no definite shape and appears disorganized?
Spiral
Elliptical
Irregular
Lenticular
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TEKS.SCI.8.9B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are fiber optics used in communication?
By using sound waves to transmit data
By using light waves to transmit data through glass fibers
By using microwaves to transmit data through air
By using X-rays to transmit data through metal wires
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TEKS.SCI.8.8B
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