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Electromagnetic Spectrum

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 3hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which has the LONGEST wavelength and, therefore, the lowest frequency/energy
a)
Gamma Rays
b)
Radio Waves
c)
Visible Light
d)
Infrared rays
2.
Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energy
a)
Radio waves
b)
Ultraviolet Rays
c)
Gamma Rays
d)
X-rays
3.
Which section of the spectrum is the ONLY one we can see?
a)
X-rays
b)
Visible Light
c)
Gamma Rays
d)
Ultraviolet Rays
4.
Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the lowest energy?
a)
gamma ray
b)
infrared wave
c)
visible light wave
d)
microwave
5.
High frequency waves have _________ wavelengths.
a)
varying
b)
long
c)
the same
d)
short
6.

Which color has the longest wavelength?

a)

Yellow

b)

Red

c)

Green

d)

Purple

7.
A wave with a large wavelength will have a ______ frequency and _____ energy
a)
high, low
b)
high, high
c)
low, high
d)
low, low
8.

The name for the range of electromagnetic waves placed in order of increasing frequency is...

a)

Electromagnetic Spectrum

b)

Electromagnesis

c)

Visible light spectrum

d)

The range of light

9.

Which of the following is not in the electromagnetic spectrum?

a)

Light waves

b)

Sound waves

c)

Radio Waves

d)

X-rays

10.

In which list are forms of electromagnetic energy arranged in order from longest to shortest wavelength?

a)

Microwave -> Radio wave -> Infrared rays

b)

Visible light -> x-ray -> radio wave

c)

Microwave -> infrared -> visibile light

d)

Infrared -> radio wave -> ultraviolet

11.

Which electromagnetic radiation has the greatest frequency?

a)

Radio waves

b)

Visibile light

c)

Infrared

d)

X-rays

12.

What is the correct order of the visible light spectrum starting with the longer wavelength?

a)

Red, yellow, orange, blue, violet, indigo

b)

Violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red

c)

Green, yellow, blue, indigo, red, orange

d)

Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet

13.

What is the distance from the peak of one wave to the next peak?

a)

Wavelength

b)

Amplitude

c)

Frequency

d)

Period

14.

What is the height of a wave from its resting point?

a)

Wavelength

b)

Amplitude

c)

Frequency

d)

Period

15.

What is the height of a wave from its resting point?

a)

Wavelength

b)

Amplitude

c)

Frequency

d)

Period

16.

These waves make water molecules vibrate and warm up.

a)

Gamma

b)

Radio

c)

Microwave

d)

Ultraviolet

17.

These high-energy waves are given off by radioactive materials.

a)

Gamma

b)

Radio

c)

Microwave

d)

Ultraviolet

18.

These waves are used to send signals, including Wi-Fi and text messages.

a)

Gamma

b)

Radio

c)

Microwave

d)

Ultraviolet

19.

These waves are used to send signals, including Wi-Fi and text messages.

a)

Gamma

b)

Radio

c)

Microwave

d)

Ultraviolet

20.

These waves from the Sun cause sunburn.

a)

Gamma

b)

Radio

c)

Microwave

d)

Ultraviolet

21.

What is amplitude?

a)

the height of a wave from rest position to the crest

b)

the height of a wave from crest to trough

c)

the length of a wave from crest to crest

d)

the length of a wave from crest to trough

22.

Increasing the amplitude of a wave _____ the wave's energy.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

doesn't change

23.

This is the distance between two peaks. What is this called?

a)

amplitude

b)

wavelength

c)

longitude

d)

trough

24.

What does this picture represent?

a)

wavelength

b)

echolocation

c)

amplitude

d)

peak

25.

Waves DO NOT transfer ______?

a)

Matter

b)

Energy

26.

The highest point of a wave is called what?

a)

Trough

b)

energy

c)

Peak

d)

amplitude

27.

Which type of waves have vibrations that run perpendicular to the direction the wave travels?

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

28.

Which type of waves have vibrations that run parallel to the direction the wave travels?

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

29.

Examples of this type of waves include water waves, waves on a string/jump rope, and light waves.

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

30.

An example of this type of wave is a sound wave.

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

31.

_______ is the length of a full cycle of a wave, from one crest to the next crest.

a)

Wavelength

b)

Frequency

c)

Amplitude

32.

The _______ is the highest point on a transverse wave.

a)

Crest

b)

Trough

c)

Wavelength

d)

Amplitude

33.

The _______ of a wave is how many waves pass a given point every second.

a)

Frequency

b)

Wavelength

c)

Amplitude

34.

Frequency is measured in _______.

a)

Hertz (Hz)

b)

Meters per second

c)

Meters

d)

Newtons

35.

Examples of ________ waves include visible light, xrays, ultraviolet, and radio waves.

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

36.

What kind of wave is pictured below?

a)

compressional wave

b)

transverse wave

c)

sound wave

d)

mechanical wave

37.
What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"
a)
amplitude
b)
crest
c)
trough
d)
wavelength
38.
What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?
a)
amplitude
b)
crest
c)
trough
d)
wavelength
39.
Which wave is pictured?
a)
Transverse
b)
Longitudinal
c)
Both
d)
Neither
40.
What is the top of a wave?
a)
trough
b)
crest
41.
What is the bottom of a wave?
a)
trough
b)
crest
42.

Which type of waves have vibrations that run perpendicular to the direction the wave travels?

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

43.

Which type of waves have vibrations that run parallel to the direction the wave travels?

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

44.

Examples of this type of waves include water waves, waves on a string/jump rope, and light waves.

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

45.

An example of this type of wave is a sound wave.

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

46.

The _______ is the size or height of a wave, measured from the equilibrium to the crest or trough.

a)

Amplitude

b)

Wavelength

c)

Frequency

47.

The _______ of a wave is how many waves pass a given point every second.

a)

Frequency

b)

Wavelength

c)

Amplitude

48.

In a longitudinal wave, a ________ is an area where the particles are spread apart.

a)

rarefaction

b)

compression

c)

crest

d)

trough

49.

In a longitudinal wave, a ________ is an area where the particles are close together.

a)

rarefaction

b)

compression

c)

crest

d)

trough

50.

Examples of ________ waves include visible light, xrays, ultraviolet, and radio waves.

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

51.
Cell phones and televisions use this type of EM wave.  It has the longest wavelength with the lowest frequency.
a)
radio wave
b)
tv wave
c)
Gamma wave
d)
ultra violet
52.
If the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave is longer, what is true about the energy? 
a)
Energy is higher.
b)
Energy is lower. 
c)
Energy is not dependent on wavelength. 
d)
energy is cancelled out
53.
What is the name our galaxy?
a)
Andromeda
b)
Orion
c)
The Rosy Way
d)
The Milky Way
54.
What unit  do you use to express astronomical distances?
a)
The light-week
b)
The thunder-year
c)
The light-year
d)
The kilometer
55.

Scientists use the light-year to describe the relationships between objects in space. What does a light-year measure?

a)

the distance that light can travel in one year

b)

the brightness of light that travels through space

c)

the number of years it takes light to travel to Earth

d)

the time it takes light to travel 1 million km

56.

What is an astronomical unit (A.U.)?

a)

the time it takes light to travel one year

b)

the distance between the Earth and the Moon

c)

the distance between the Earth and the Sun

d)

the distance between the Earth and the Neptune

57.
A light year is the 
a)
distance that light travels in one year
b)
Speed at which light travels 
58.
What is a galaxy?
a)
A large storm of comets. 
b)
A parallel universe that existed before the Big Bang. 
c)
A collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity 
d)
Unknown 
59.
The average distance between the earth and the sun is the 
a)
astronomical unit 
b)
Light year
60.

The Sun is a _______ that illuminates and emits heat.

a)

planet

b)

star

c)

light

d)

satellite

61.

When light bounces off of an object into a different direction

a)

absorbtion

b)

refraction

c)

reflection

62.

When light hits a translucent object and bends

a)

absorbtion

b)

refraction

c)

reflection

63.

when light is stored inside of an object and turns into heat energy

a)

absorbtion

b)

refraction

c)

reflection

64.

How is white light able to separate through a prism?

a)

the light is being absorbed

b)

the light is being refracted

c)

the light is being reflected

65.

We are able to see a mirrored image of the mountains on the water through...

a)

refraction

b)

reflection

66.
a)

reflection

b)

refraction

67.
a)

reflection

b)

refraction

68.
a)

reflection

b)

refraction

69.
a)

reflection

b)

refraction

70.
a)

reflection

b)

refraction

71.

What color is being reflected?

a)

green

b)

blue and yellow

c)

red, orange, yellow, blue, indigo, violet

72.

What colors are being absorbed?

a)

red, orange, yellow

b)

green, blue, indigo, violet

73.

What colors are being reflected?

a)

all of the colors in the color spectrum

b)

none of the colors in the color spectrum

74.

Which is true about white light?

a)

it reflects all color of light

b)

it absorbs all color of light

c)

it only reflects red, blue, and yellow light

75.

What happens when light hits a shiny or smooth surface?

a)

It disappears.

b)

It is refracted.

c)

It is absorbed.

d)

It is reflected.

76.

Light Absorption, Reflection, & Refraction


What is the angle of reflection equal to?

a)

the angle of refraction

b)

the angle of incidence

c)

the angle of absorption

d)

the angle of light

77.

What might explain why light travels in a straight line?

a)

If there is nothing to interfere with light waves, they should travel in a straight line.

b)

Light waves will always travel in a straight line, even if they come into contact with another object.

c)

Light waves don’t travel in a straight line.

d)

Light waves travel in a straight line because sound waves travel in a straight line.

78.

What is the angle of incidence?

a)

the angle at which light bends in water

b)

the angle at which light hits a surface

c)

the angle at which light is absorbed by an object

d)

the angle at which light bounces off a surface

79.

When you look into a mirror, what is happening to the light?

a)

It is increasing in wavelengths.

b)

It is being refracted.

c)

It is being absorbed.

d)

It is being reflected.

80.

This describes an object where light passes through completely without any obstruction.

a)

Transmission

b)

Transparent

c)

Translucent

d)

Opaque

81.

This describes an object where light passes through, but not as clearly or easily.

a)

Transmission

b)

Transparent

c)

Translucent

d)

Opaque

82.

This describes an object where light does not pass though at all.

a)

Transmission

b)

Transparent

c)

Translucent

d)

Opaque

83.

Which word best describes the material shown in the picture?

a)

Transparent

b)

Translucent

c)

Opaque

84.
Which of the figures represents reflection?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
85.
Which of the following represents refraction?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
86.
What type of wave behavior is pictured above?
a)
Refraction
b)
Reflection
c)
Absorption
d)
Diffraction
87.
What type of wave behavior is pictured above?
a)
Refraction
b)
Reflection
c)
Absorption
d)
Diffraction
88.
What is happening in the picture?
a)
refraction
b)
reflection
c)
absorbtion
89.
Which letter(s) represent the crest of the wave?
a)
A
b)
D
c)
B & F
d)
F
90.
Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave?
a)
A
b)
D
c)
B & F
d)
F
91.
What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?
a)
amplitude
b)
crest
c)
trough
d)
wavelength
92.
The type of wave in which the medium moves perpendicular to the wave motion is
a)
transverse
b)
longitudinal (or compression)
c)
refraction
d)
diffraction
93.

The type of wave in which the medium moves parallel to the wave motion is

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

c)

light

d)

electromagnetic

94.
a)
Reflection
b)
Refraction
95.
These high-energy waves are given off by radioactive materials.
a)
Gamma
b)
Microwaves
c)
Radio
d)
Ultraviolet
96.
These waves are used to send signals, including WiFi and text messages.
a)
Gamma
b)
Microwaves
c)
Radio
d)
Ultraviolet
97.
These waves from the sun cause sunburn.
a)
Gamma
b)
Microwaves
c)
Radio
d)
Ultraviolet
98.
The energy of waves _______ as the wavelength gets shorter.
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
stays the same
99.
Which type of waves are used in broadcasting?
a)
radio waves
b)
infrared rays
c)
x-rays
100.
Which of the following lists the electromagnetic waves in order of decreasing frequency?
a)
X-rays, microwaves, infrared rays
b)
UV rays, visible light, x-rays
c)
infrared rays, microwaves, radio waves
101.
This sphere includes the continents, the ocean floor, all the rocks on the surface, and all of the sand in the deserts. 
a)
Hydrosphere 
b)
Biosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Geosphere 
102.
Composed of all the water on or near the earth
a)
Hydrosphere 
b)
Biosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Geosphere 
103.
This sphere is composed of all the living things 
a)
Hydrosphere 
b)
Biosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Geosphere 
104.
Body of air surrounding our planet. 
a)
Hydrosphere 
b)
Biosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Geosphere 
105.
Water evaporating from the surface of a lake moves from the...
a)
Atmosphere to the geosphere 
b)
Geosphere to the hydrosphere 
c)
Hydrosphere to the atmosphere 
d)
Atmosphere to the hydrosphere 
106.
When living things breathe, they interact with which of Earth's spheres? 
a)
Geosphere 
b)
Hydrosphere 
c)
Atmosphere 
d)
Biosphere 
107.
When dead plants decompose and nitrogen is returned to the soil, the interaction is between which two spheres? 
a)
The biosphere and atmosphere 
b)
The atmosphere and geosphere 
c)
The geosphere and atmosphere 
d)
The biosphere and geosphere 
108.
What might happen if the earth didn't have an atmosphere? 
a)
Everything would go flying off into space 
b)
The seasons would be longer 
c)
The earth's rotation would stop 
d)
We wouldn't be able to breathe 
109.
This is part of the....
a)
Geosphere
b)
Biosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Cryosphere
110.
All frozen water on Earth is...
a)
Hydrosphere
b)
Geosphere
c)
Cryosphere
d)
Atmosphere
111.
This coral reef is an example of something in the:
a)
Atmosphere
b)
Biosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Geosphere
112.

The Greek meaning for the word "hydro" is ______________

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Earth

d)

Life

113.
This volcano is an example of something you would find in the:
a)
Atmosphere
b)
Biosphere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Geosphere
114.

Water vapor is an example of what sphere?

a)

Atmosphere

b)

Cryosphere

c)

Biosphere

d)

Geosphere

115.

Polar Bears hunt seals on ice is an interaction of what two spheres?

a)

Biosphere-Hydrosphere

b)

Biosphere-Atmosphere

c)

Hydrosphere-Atmosphere

d)

Hydrosphere-Geosphere

116.
Water evaporating from the surface of a lake moves from the...
a)
Atmosphere to the geosphere 
b)
Geosphere to the hydrosphere 
c)
Hydrosphere to the atmosphere 
d)
Atmosphere to the hydrosphere 
117.
Which two spheres both contain water?
a)
cryosphere and hydrosphere
b)
cryosphere and geosphere
c)
hydrosphere and geosphere
d)
atmosphere and geosphere
118.

Coral reefs protect coastlines by absorbing energy from pounding waves.

a)

Biosphere and Atmosphere

b)

Geosphere and Biosphere

c)

Hydrosphere and Biosphere

119.

The surivial of organisms is impacted by the air temperature.

a)

Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

b)

Geosphere and Biosphere

c)

Atmosphere and Biosphere

d)

Biosphere and Hydrosphere

120.

Which one is an example of Atmosphere and Geosphere?

a)

A volcano erupts adding Carbon Dioxide to the air.

b)

Air temperature impacts the evaporation of lakes and streams.

c)

Plants use essential elements such as water, carbon and nitrogen from the soil.

121.

Which of these are an example of Atmosphere and Biosphere interacting:

a)

The survival organisms is impacted by the air temperature.

b)

Wind can carry seeds to new places,, so more plants can grow.

c)

Bacteria and algae convert Nitrogen from the air into a form that is usable by plants and animals.

d)

all the above

122.

How much of the planet is covered by water?

a)

20%

b)

50%

c)

70%

d)

90%

123.

Which of the following is found in the earths Geosphere

a)

Soil

b)

Rocks

c)

Minerals

d)

All of the Above

124.

Which layer of the Atmosphere contains most of the air we breathe?

a)

Stratosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Troposphere

d)

Exosphere

125.

Of the earth's water how much of it is considered SALT water?

a)

80%

b)

97%

c)

3%

d)

30%

126.

Which is the highest layer of our atmosphere

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

exosphere

127.

Which gas released in the atmosphere creates a greenhouse effect trapping the heat?

a)

oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

nitrogen

d)

all of these

128.

What are the important objects for survival of plants and animals?

a)

rainfall

b)

sun light

c)

oxygen

d)

all of these

129.

Which one of the following gases is present in the atmosphere in the highest amount?

a)

oxygen

b)

nitrogen

c)

carbondioxide

d)

lithium

130.

Which one of the following gases protects us from harmful sun’s rays?

a)

ozone

b)

nitrogen

c)

carbodioxide

d)

nitrogen

131.

The layer of gases, known as air that surrounds planet Earth and is retained by gravity is called the (a)   . Type your answer.

132.

The ozone layer is in a part of the atmosphere high above the surface of the Earth that protects us from the sun's radiation. What is the name of the atmosphere?

a)

exosphere

b)

thermosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

stratosphere

133.

A mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth like a blanket.

a)

atmosphere

b)

troposphere

c)

ozone

d)

nitrogen

134.

"atmo-" means

a)

gas or vapor

b)

water

c)

Earth or rocks

d)

life

135.

Which layer of the atmosphere has meteors?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

136.

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ionosphere?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

137.

Which layer of the atmosphere has weather?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

138.

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone?

a)

troposphere

b)

stratosphere

c)

mesosphere

d)

thermosphere

139.

Which is not a factor that influences daily weather?

a)

heat

b)

air pressure

c)

elevation

d)

moisture

140.
Air Temperature decrease with altitude
a)
True 
b)
False

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