EM Waves Activity 1

Wave with the longest wavelength

• microwave
• radio
• gamma
• visible light

When the wavelength increases the frequency will

• increase
• decrease

Predict which EM wave could cause more damage 

• Radio wave
• UV wave
• X-ray
• Gamma ray

Which of the following waves has the lowest frequency

• microwaves

• gamma rays

• visible light

• ultraviolet rays

Which section of the spectrum is the ONLY one we can see?

• X-rays
• Visible Light
• Gamma Rays
• Ultraviolet Rays

The complete range of electromagnetic waves placed in order of increasing is called the ______________.

• radar spectrum

• mechanical spectrum

• electromagnetic spectrum

• gamma spectrum

Which of the following is not a potential effect of exposure to high doses of radiation?

• Cellular damage

• Cancer

• Reddening of the skin

• Sunburn

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• Exposure to high-energy radiation can result in genetic mutation.

• Exposure to high energy radiation can cause tanning of the skin.

• Exposure to low energy radiation can cause leukemia.

• Exposure to low energy radiation can destroy microorganisms and pests.

Which of the following conditions may result in overexposure to UV rays?

• Skin damage

• Leukemia

• Vomiting

• Nausea

2. To what thing can we compare the length of the wavelengths of gamma rays?

• atomic nuclei

• butterfly

• human

• virus