WorksheetsElectromagnetic Spectrum
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Select the correct order of waves on the EMS from the longest wavelength to the shortest wavelength
a)
Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
b)
Gamma, X-ray, Ultra, Vis, Infra, Micro, Radio
c)
Vis, Micro, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma, Radio
d)
Micro, Radio, Vis, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
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.
How are electromagnetic waves different from other waves?
a)
They have very short wavelengths
b)
They transmit energy instead of matter
c)
They can travel through empty space
d)
They can change direction by reflection
5.
Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the lowest energy?
a)
gamma ray
b)
infrared wave
c)
visible light wave
d)
microwave
6.
Waves are a transfer of what?
a)
Heat
b)
Light
c)
Energy
d)
Food
7.
Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
8.
This color in the visible part of the spectrum has the smallest wavelength.
a)
Blue
b)
Red
c)
Violet
d)
Yellow
9.
The _______________ determines the color of visible light.
a)
wavelength (and frequency)
b)
speed
c)
amplitude
d)
particles of the medium
10.
These waves from the sun cause sunburn.
a)
Gamma
b)
Microwaves
c)
Radio
d)
Ultraviolet
11.
These waves are used to send signals, including WiFi and text messages.
a)
Gamma
b)
Microwaves
c)
Radio
d)
Ultraviolet
12.
Which wave is pictured?
a)
Transverse
b)
Longitudinal
c)
Both
d)
Neither
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