The Electromagnetic Spectrum

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Assessment

Passage

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patrick Alfred Olano

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

A range of all types of electromagnetic radiation

A specific type of visible light

A collection of sound waves

A type of nuclear radiation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in night vision goggles?

Infrared light

Ultraviolet light

X-rays

Gamma rays

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common use of microwaves in everyday life?

Heating food in kitchen appliances

Transmitting music from radio stations

Medical imaging

Detecting heat with night vision goggles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength and lowest energy?

Radio waves

Gamma rays

X-rays

Ultraviolet light

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of radiation is known for causing tanning and burning of human skin?

Ultraviolet radiation

Infrared light

Visible light

Gamma rays