Glencoe Physical Science with Earth Science, Florida Edition

Section 2: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Section Review Quiz

1.
__________ is the number of vibrations that occur in 1 s.
A)Wavelength
B)Frequency
C)Amplitude
D)Interference
2.
As frequency increases, wavelength __________.
A)decreases
B)increases
C)remains constant
D)becomes faster
3.
In which of the following materials will light travel fastest?
A)air
B)vacuum
C)water
D)glass
4.
The entire range of electromagnetic wave frequencies is known as __________.
A)visible light
B)ultraviolet radiation
C)magnetism
D)the electromagnetic spectrum
5.
Radio waves with wavelengths less than 1 m are called __________.
A)infared waves
B)microwaves
C)ultraviolet waves
D)X rays
6.
Which of the following devices does NOT utilize radio waves?
A)cellular telephone
B)satellite
C)television remote control
D)radar
7.
Which of the following electromagnetic waves enables your body to make vitamin D?
A)infared waves
B)visible light
C)gamma rays
D)ultraviolet
8.
__________ is a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms.
A)CFC
B)Nitric oxide
C)Ozone
D)An antioxidant
9.
Which of the following electromagnetic waves can break molecular bonds?
A)gamma rays
B)radio waves
C)infared waves
D)microwaves
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