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Ems spectrum stuff

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The entire range of electromagnetic wave frequencies is known as

a)

visible light

b)

magnetism

c)

ultraviolet radiation

d)

electromagnetic spectrum

2.

What is the only part of the electromagnetic spectrum that the human eyes can see

a)

gamma rays

b)

visible light

c)

FM

d)

AM

3.

What kinds of waves do cellular telephones use to transmit and receive

a)

gamma rays

b)

radio waves

c)

ultraviolet rays

d)

visible light

4.

where on the electromagnetic spectrum is visible light found?

a)

between infrared rays and UV rays

b)

Between X-rays and gamma rays

c)

between x-rays and UV rays

d)

Between radio waves and microwaves

5.

Which of the following devices does not utilize radio waves?

a)

Cellular telephone

b)

radar

c)

satellite

d)

TV remote control

6.

The electromagnetic waves with the highest frequencies and the shortest wavelength are called

a)

radio waves

b)

gamma rays

c)

x-rays

d)

visible light

7.

The _______ rays in sunlight can cause sunburn

a)

microwave

b)

radio wave

c)

ultraviolet

d)

visible light

8.

The electromagnetic spectrum is made up of bands of waves with different _______

a)

speeds

b)

frequencies

c)

reflections

d)

mediums

9.

As frequency increases, wavelength ________

a)

decreases

b)

remains constant

c)

increases

d)

becomes faster

10.

Which of the following types of electromagnetic waves has a frequency greater than ultraviolet waves?

a)

X-Rays

b)

infrared waves

c)

microwaves

d)

visible light

11.

what is the main difference between EM waves and other types of waves, such as sound?

a)

EM waves transport matter and energy

b)

EM waves are higher in frequency than all other waves

c)

EM waves can travel without a medium

d)

EM waves require a medium to travel