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- 1. Multiple Choice
An electromagnetic wave is a wave that
can travel through matter.
can travel only through empty space.
consists of changing electric and magnetic fields.
is the same as sound waves and water waves.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The major source of energy on Earth originates from
food.
fossil fuels.
photosynthesis.
EM waves from the sun.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Electromagnetic waves are arranged by
speed.
amplitude.
wavelength.
usefulness.
- 4. Multiple Choice
A wave interaction in which the energy carried by light waves is transferred to particles of matter is called a/an
reflection
refraction
absorption
diffraction
- 5. Multiple Choice
A wave interaction with matter that causes light to change its energy, direction of motion, or both is called a/an
absorption
constructive interference
destructive interference
scattering
- 6. Multiple Choice
What causes sunburn?
Gamma Ray
Microwave
Ultraviolet Light
Visible Light
- 7. Multiple Choice
Is classified as white light.
Visible Light
Infrared Wave
Microwave
X Ray
- 8. Multiple Choice
This is used to treat cancer.
X Ray
Radio Wave
Gamma Ray
Infrared Wave
- 9. Multiple Choice
This makes whatever it strikes feel warmer.
X Ray
Gamma Ray
Visible Light
Infrared Wave
- 10. Multiple Choice
This is used by cellular phones.
Microwave
Radio Wave
Ultraviolet Light
Visible Light
- 11. Multiple Choice
This is used to broadcast television signals.
Microwave
Radio Wave
Gamma Ray
Visible Light
- 12. Multiple Choice
This is used to see inside containers without opening them.
Visible Light
Gamma Ray
X Ray
Radio Wave
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is light?
A type of matter.
A type of sound waves.
A type of water wave.
A type of energy.
- 14. Multiple Choice
The electromagnetic spectrum is the entire range of
colors of visible light.
ultraviolet light.
gamma rays and x rays.
EM waves.
- 15. Multiple Choice
The surface of a plane mirror
is flat.
curves inward.
curved outward.
is part flat and part curved.
- 16. Multiple Choice
The surface of a convex mirror
is flat.
curves inward.
curves outward.
is part flat and part curved.
- 17. Multiple Choice
The surface of a concave mirror
is flat.
curves inward.
curves outward.
is part flat and part curved.
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is a lens?
a transparent object that refracts light waves such that they converge or diverge to create an image.
a mirror that curves outward.
A membrane that protects the eye.
Is when a persons eye is too long.
- 19. Multiple Choice
A convex mirror and a concave lens both cause light rays to
slow down.
spread apart.
gain energy.
form blurry images.
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