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_Electromagnetic Waves

_Electromagnetic Waves

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Presentation

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-PS4-2, HS-PS4-1, HS-PS4-3

+4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Amber Schneider

Used 2+ times

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10 Slides • 14 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a category of electromagnetic waves?

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Radio waves

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Microwaves

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Sound waves

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Gamma rays

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Multiple Choice

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the lowest frequency and longest wavelength?

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Radio waves

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Microwaves

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Infrared waves

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Visible light

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a use of microwaves?

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Cooking food

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Broadcasting radio signals

3

Thermal imaging

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Sterilizing surgical equipment

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are uses of infrared waves? (choose 3)

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Handheld remote controls

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Keeping cafeteria food warm

3

Thermal imaging

4

Broadcasting radio signals

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Fill in the Blanks

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Multiple Choice

What is a common use of X-rays in everyday life?

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Medical imaging

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Cooking food

3

Wi-Fi communication

4

Remote controls

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Fill in the Blanks

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Multiple Choice

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency and the shortest wavelength?

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Gamma rays

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Radio waves

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Microwaves

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Visible light

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Multiple Select

Select all the electromagnetic waves that are used in astronomical observations. (choose 3)

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Infrared waves

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Visible light

3

Microwaves

4

Radio waves

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a real-world application of gamma rays?

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Radiation therapy

2

Wireless technologies

3

Cooking and communication

4

Fiber optics

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Multiple Choice

What are the seven categories of electromagnetic waves listed in the electromagnetic spectrum, from lowest to highest frequency?

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Radio waves, microwaves, infrared rays, visible light, ultraviolet rays, x-rays, gamma rays

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Sound waves, microwaves, visible light, x-rays, gamma rays, radio waves, ultraviolet rays

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Radio waves, sound waves, microwaves, infrared rays, visible light, x-rays, gamma rays

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Infrared rays, visible light, ultraviolet rays, x-rays, gamma rays, radio waves, microwaves

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Labelling

Complete the concept map by labeling the correct spaces.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

frequency

gamma rays

wavelength

radio waves

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Dropdown

Electromagnetic ​
need a medium to travel through.

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Drag and Drop

An electromagnetic wave is a ​
of conjoined waves in the ​
field, each ​
to the other and both ​
to the direction of wave motion.
Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above
pair
electric and magnetic
perpendicular
parallel
set
light and sound
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