Electromagnetic Spectrum Quiz

Which of the following is a type of electromagnetic wave with the longest wavelength?

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

• Radio waves

• Ultraviolet rays

Which type of electromagnetic wave is primarily used in night vision goggles?

• Infrared waves

• Microwaves

• Ultraviolet rays

• Visible light

Sarah is using her smartphone to listen to music streamed from the internet. Which type of electromagnetic wave is primarily responsible for transmitting the data to her phone?

• Gamma rays

• Radio waves

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet rays

Which of the following is a common application of microwaves in everyday life?

• Sterilizing medical equipment

• Cooking food in a microwave oven

• Detecting broken bones

• Tanning skin

Which type of electromagnetic wave is used in hospitals to view the inside of the human body without surgery?

• Radio waves

• X-rays

• Infrared waves

• Ultraviolet rays

Which type of electromagnetic wave is used in remote controls for televisions?

• Gamma rays

• Infrared waves

• Ultraviolet rays

• X-rays

Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the highest frequency?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Gamma rays

• Visible light

John is using a GPS device to navigate while driving. Which type of electromagnetic wave is primarily used by the GPS satellites to communicate with his device?

• X-rays

• Radio waves

• Ultraviolet rays

• Infrared waves

Which type of electromagnetic wave is used in tanning beds to darken the skin?

• Infrared waves

• Ultraviolet rays

• Radio waves

• X-rays

Which of the following is a use of radio waves in communication?

• Sterilizing surgical instruments

• Broadcasting television signals

• Detecting tumors in the body

• Heating food in a microwave