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EM Spectrum/IOLWM Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

As the wavelength of a wave decreases, the frequency

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

remains the same

d)

increases, then decreases

2.

Electromagnetic waves are classified acording to their

a)

wavelength and frequency

b)

visibility and medium

c)

reflectin and refraction

d)

speed and chemical reactivity

3.

Television signals are carried by

a)

infrared waves

b)

ultraviolet waves

c)

radio waves

d)

microwaves

4.

When you sit outside on sunny summer day. you feel warm because the sun emits

a)

radio waves

b)

microwaves

c)

infrared waves

d)

visible waves

5.

______ provide the energy necessary for photosynthesis- the process by which plants make their own food.

a)

microwaves

b)

visible light waves

c)

infrared waves

d)

visible waves

6.

Which of the following are the shortest wavelengths in the visible light spectrum?

a)

red

b)

yello

c)

blue

d)

violet

7.

Overexposure to ultraviolet light can damage your

a)

heart and liver

b)

eyes and skin

c)

digestive system

d)

memory

8.

Which of the following make up only a small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.

a)

radio waves

b)

X-rays

c)

visible light waves

d)

infrared waves

9.

Which of the following statements about light is true?

a)

Light is an EM wave that cannot travel through matter

b)

Light is an EM wave that can only travel through empty space

c)

Light is an EM wave that can travel through empty space or matter

d)

Light is similar to a water wave in that it must travel through matter

10.

One effect of ultraviolet light is that it

a)

cools Earth

b)

kills bacteria on food

c)

helps the body produce vitamin A

d)

warms Earth

11.

Which electromagnetic wave does your skin need to produce vitamin D?

a)

microwaves

b)

ultraviolet light

c)

gamma rays

d)

infrared waves

12.

Which of the following happens during reflection, absorption, scattering, and transmission?

a)

Light travels through empty space

b)

Light energy turns into chemical energy

c)

Chemical energy turns into light energy

d)

light interacts with matter

13.

Why can you see illuminated objects?

a)

Your eyes detect light emitted by the object

b)

Your eyes detect light absorbed by the object

c)

Your eyes detect light refracted by the object

d)

Your eyes detect light that reflects of the object

14.

How does light travel if the material it travels through does not change?

a)

in three directions

b)

in a circular motion

c)

in straight lines

d)

in wavy lines

15.

An interaction of light with matter that causes light to change direction is called

a)

scattering

b)

luminosity

c)

absorption

d)

illumination