Electromagnetic Spectrum Quiz

What is light classified as in the electromagnetic spectrum?

• A) A type of sound wave

• B) A type of electromagnetic radiation

• C) A type of mechanical wave

• D) A type of gravitational wave

Which type of electromagnetic radiation is felt by the skin but not seen by the eye?

• A) Ultraviolet rays

• B) Radio waves

• C) Infrared waves

• D) Visible light

What is the highest energy form of electromagnetic radiation?

• A) Radio waves

• B) Infrared waves

• C) Ultraviolet rays

• D) Gamma rays

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the lowest frequency?

• A) Gamma rays

• B) Ultraviolet rays

• C) Radio waves

• D) Infrared waves

What happens when light is absorbed by a material?

• A) Reflection

• B) Refraction

• C) Diffusion

• D) Absorption

What is the bending of light as it passes through a new medium called?

• A) Reflection

• B) Refraction

• C) Diffusion

• D) Absorption

Which color of visible light has the longest wavelength?

• A) Red

• B) Green

• C) Blue

• D) Violet

What property of clear water allows light to pass through it?

• A) It is opaque

• B) It is translucent

• C) It is transparent

• D) It is reflective

What cells in the eye are responsible for sharp color vision in bright areas?

• Rods

• Retina

• Cones

• Lens

Which part of the eye is a clear capsule that focuses light on the retina?

• Cornea

• Sclera

• Lens

• Iris