Electromagnetic Spectrum Review Quiz

The entire range of electromagnetic waves is called the...

• gamma spectrum

• visible spectrum

• electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic waves are placed in order from...

• highest to lowest energy

• lowest to highest energy

• violet to red

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The human eye is able to see waves in this part of the electromagnetic spectrum...

• ultraviolet

• visible

• infrared

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This type of electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength and the lowest energy...

• x-rays

• gamma rays

• radio waves

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This type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength and the highest energy...

• microwaves

• gamma rays

• infrared waves

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This type of electromagnetic wave is used to treat cancer...

• gamma ray

• ultra violet

• radio

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This everyday object emits microwaves...

• cell phone

• TV

• radio waves

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This type of wave is used by snakes to find their food...

• gamma ray

• radio

• infrared waves

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Sunburns are a result of this type of electromagnetic wave...

• ultraviolet

• microwaves

• infrared

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Which of the following correctly shows the acronym used to remember the order of colors in the visible spectrum?

• BOY G. RIV

• ROY B. GVI

• ROY G. BIV