EM spectrum

EM spectrum

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-PS4-2, MS-PS1-4, HS-PS4-4

+3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Karina Lazcano

Used 4+ times

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

NGSS.MS-PS4-2
,
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
,
NGSS.HS-PS4-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
,
NGSS.MS-PS3-3
,
NGSS.MS-PS2-3
,

6 questions

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1.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The microwaves transfer _____ to the water molecules in the food causing them to vibrate.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do microwaves do to the water molecules in food?

They make them disappear.

They change their color.

They make them vibrate.

They freeze them.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a traditional TV antenna receive signals?

Through sound waves.

Through radio waves.

Through water waves.

Through heat waves.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What part of the electromagnetic spectrum do fiber optics use?

X-rays.

Ultraviolet light.

Infrared light.

Visible light.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of electromagnetic wave is used to sterilize food products?

Ultraviolet rays.

Microwaves.

Gamma rays.

Radio waves.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one medical use of x-rays?

To cook food.

To make phone calls.

To transmit TV signals.

To diagnose illnesses.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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