Electromagnetic Waves Quiz

What is electromagnetic radiation?

• A type of sound wave

• A form of energy that travels through space

• A type of chemical reaction

• A form of visible light only

What is the unit of frequency for electromagnetic waves?

• Meter

• Hertz

• Newton

• Joule

What is the visible light region of the electromagnetic spectrum?

• 100 to 200 nm

• 400 to 700 nm

• 800 to 900 nm

• 1000 to 1200 nm

What is the length of radio waves compared to visible light?

• Shorter

• The same

• Longer

• Invisible

How long is the enormous arbo radio dish antenna?

• 100 m

• 200 m

• 305 m

• 400 m

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What do radio waves emitted by a planet's ionosphere help us understand?

• Weather patterns

• Planetary atmospheres

• Ocean depths

• Mountain formations

What have weather news satellites revolutionized?

• Space travel

• Weather forecasting

• Ocean exploration

• Mountain climbing

What do microwave measurements reveal about the Arctic?

• Ice thickness

• Full Arctic sea ice cover

• Ocean depth

• Mountain height

What do different wavelengths of microwaves provide?

• Similar information

• Different information

• No information

• Confusing information

What is the primary use of infrared light in everyday technology?

• Remote controls

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

• Nuclear reactors