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WorksheetsEM Waves Uses and Application
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 36mins
Which color has the highest frequency?
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Can electromagnetic waves ever be dangerous to your health?
Yes, and high frequency waves are the safest.
Yes, and high frequency waves are the most dangerous.
Yes, but frequency doesn't make a difference, only amplitude.
No, electromagnetic waves are always safe.
The Martian Radiation Experiment measures the amount of harmful radiation on the planet Mars. What two forms of electromagnetic radiation do you think this system uses?
Visible light waves
Infrared light waves
Radio Waves
Gamma ray waves
Ultraviolet waves
The Thermal Emission Imaging System takes images of Mars in order to identify the distribution of minerals on its surface. What two forms of electromagnetic radiation do you think this system uses?
Visible light waves
Infrared light waves
Radio waves
Gamma ray waves
Ultraviolet Waves
This type of radiation is used for audio communications.
UV Light
X -Rays
Infrared Light
Radio Waves
Match the description (top) to the wave that causes its (bottom)
Warmth from fires
Microwaves
Causes sunburns
Infrared
Cell phone communication
Ultraviolet
Which three electromagnetic waves does the Sun mostly give off?
Radio
Infrared
Visible Light
Ultraviolet
Place the labels in order on the wave from highest frequency to lowest frequency. (sequence starting from the left is: bottom, top, bottom, top, bottom, top, bottom)
Radio
Microwaves
Ultraviolet
Gamma
X-Ray
Visible Light
Infrared
Requires a medium
Transverse and Longitudinal
Sound
Medium and/or a Vacuum
Transverse only
Light
Transfer energy
