Journey Through The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Journey Through The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Biology

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains the electromagnetic spectrum, detailing various types of radiation such as radio waves, microwaves, infra-red, visible light, ultra-violet, X-rays, and gamma rays. Each type is associated with specific applications, from communication and cooking to medical imaging and cancer treatment. The visible spectrum is the only part seen by humans. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the spectrum's components.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of electromagnetic radiation is responsible for transmitting signals from TV stations to your home?

Microwaves

Radio Waves

Infrared Radiation

Ultraviolet Radiation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of radiation is used in remote controls and for taking pictures in the dark?

Gamma Rays

X-rays

Radio Waves

Infrared Radiation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible to the human eye?

Infrared Radiation

Gamma Rays

Ultraviolet Radiation

Visible Spectrum

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of radiation is used to detect forgeries and can cause suntans?

Ultraviolet Radiation

Microwaves

X-rays

Radio Waves

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of radiation is used to see broken bones and detect hidden bombs?

Gamma Rays

X-rays

Infrared Radiation

Ultraviolet Radiation