SAGAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
GRADE 10 – SCIENCE
2nd Summative Test
QUARTER 2: MODULE 3-5

Practical Applications of the Different Regions of EM Waves

and the Effect of EM Radiation on Living Things and the Environment

Name: _______________________________Grade & Section : _________________Date: ________SCORE : ____

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: READ AND ANALYZE EACH QUESTION CAREFULLY.
NOTE: Encircle the letter of the BEST answer in your test paper. Please avoid erasure if possible.

1. Our bodies radiate infrared and under infrared camera or a night vision google, our images appear in variety of
colors. The differences in color determine the differences in temperature. Which statement support that infrared
radiation can be used in medical diagnosis by determining the differences in color and body temperature?
A. Infrared photographs taken from a satellite with special films to provide details about the vegetation on the
Earth’s surface.
B. Infrared scanners are used to detect boarding and arriving passenger who has fever.
C. Infrared remote controls are used in TV’s, videos and other electronic appliances.
D. Infrared are used to treat cancer through radiotherapy.

2. Ultraviolet radiation in sunlight produces vitamin D in the skin and gives us tanning effect. Despite of this
benefits, why do we need to take care of our skin in UV rays?
A. It is good to have a lighter skin.
B. Sunscreen lotions are expensive.
C. Overexposure to UV radiation may cause skin cancer.
D. Ultraviolet radiation is very strong that magnetizes the tumor cells.

3. Gamma rays are the most energetic of all electromagnetic waves. When a gamma ray is absorbed by a tumor
cell, the tumor cell can die. Why?
A. The gamma ray starts a fire burning the tumor cell.
B. The gamma ray magnetizes the tumor cell causing it to die.
C. The gamma ray vaporizes the tumor cell making it disappear.
D. The gamma ray’s energy is so high, it can damage the cell at the atomic level.

4. Which of the EM wave is more energetic than UV which means it has enough energy to penetrate the skin and
muscles.
A. Microwave B. Visible Light C. Infrared D. X- ray

5. Why radio waves are beneficial in human lives ?

A. It is widely in industrial processes and in medical and dental practices for a variety of purposes, such as killing of
bacteria, creating fluorescent effects and photo therapy.
B. These are used for remote control, optical fibers, security systems and thermal imaging cameras which detect
people in the dark.
C. These are used for communication such as broadcasting television, radio communications and satellite
transmissions.
D. These are used in medicine (radiotherapy), industry (sterilization and disinfection) and nuclear industry.

6. Can radio waves and microwaves harm you, if you use mobile phones, televisions, radios and microwave ovens
regularly?
A. No, because, under normal usage, the waves emitted by these devices don't possess sufficient energy to heat
the exposed body parts. 
B. Yes, because they are considered non -ionizing radiation that means they emit big amount of energy.
C.Yes, because these EM waves have longer wavelength than UV radiation.
D. No, because these EM waves have high frequency than gamma ray.

Prepared by : Fergem Anne C. Flores, MEd-Science Teacher SNHS

7. Anna understand that ionizing radiation can alter molecules within the cells of our body. That action may cause
eventual harm like cancer. Intense exposures to ionizing radiation may produce skin or tissue damage. Which of
the EM waves is considered as ionizing?
A. Radio wave B. Infrared C. Visible light D. X-ray
8. Communication plays a vital role in the human life and its importance cannot and should not be
underestimated. There various frequencies of radio waves are used in different technology EXCEPT.

A. B. C. D.

9. LASER is an application of visible light and is used in optical disk drives, laser prints, bar code scanners and even
in law enforcement devices. What does LASER stands for?
A. Light Amplitude by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
B. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emit of Radiation
C. Light Amplitude by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
D. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

10. How can you help yourself in minimizing skin damage like sunburns and skin cancer due to long exposure to
sunlight?
A. Take a bath every day. C. Take glutathione for fairer skin.
B. Use sunscreens with SPF50. D. Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day

Use this table to answer items 11-15.

Electromagnetic Wave Energy (Joules) Wavelength (m) Frequency(hertz)
Radiowave < 2x10 -24 >1x 10-1 <3x109
Microwave 2x10 -24 - 2x 10-22 1 x10-3 - 1x10-1 3x109 -3x1011
Infrared 2x10 -22 - 3x 10-19 7x10-7 -1x10 -3 3x1011 -
Visible 3x10-19 - 5x10-19 4x 10-7 -7x10-7 4x1014 -7.5x1014
Ultraviolet 5x10-19 -2x10-17 1x10-8 -4x10-7 7.5x1014-3x1016
X-ray 2x10-17-2x10-14 1x10-11 -1x10-8 3x1016 -3x1019
Gamma Ray > 2x10-14 <1x10-11 >3x1019
11. The EM wave that carry the highest energy is the more dangerous. Which of the EM wave can cause most
damage on your cells once you are expose to it in a long period of time?
A. Radio waves B. Gamma rays C. Infrared rays D. Ultraviolet rays

12. X-rays are shorter wavelength but carries more energy than the UV. Which statement below support this
fact?
A. X-rays are less damaging than ultraviolet waves.
B. Ultraviolet waves are less damaging than X-rays.
C. Both has the same degree of penetrating and damaging body tissues.
D. It’s advisable to stay longer under the sun so skin can produce vitamin D.

13. The amount of energy is directly proportional to the photon's electromagnetic frequency and thus, is inversely
proportional to the wavelength. The higher the photon's frequency, the higher its energy meaning more
damaging to human cells. Equivalently, the longer the photon's wavelength, the lower its energy. Which among
EM waves is less damaging?
A. X-ray B. Gamma rays C. Visible light D. Ultraviolet rays

Prepared by : Fergem Anne C. Flores, MEd-Science Teacher SNHS

14. Which of the following devices is designed to produce electromagnetic radiation with the longest
wavelength in order to operate?

A. B. C. D.

15. Which electromagnetic wave has a greater frequency?

B. Radio waves B. Gamma rays C. Infrared rays D. Ultraviolet rays

PART II. ESSAY

Direction: Make a reflection in 3- 5 sentences. Write your answer in the space provided. Please be guided with
the scoring guide below.
Beginner Developing Accomplished Exemplary
2 points 3 points 4 points 5 points
The content includes It includes essential It includes basic It covers all the topics
minor details and it information about the knowledge about the in depth with details
has several mistakes topic, but it has 1-2 topic. The content and examples. The
in the facts. mistakes in the facts. seems to be good knowledge of the
topic is excellent.

Write your thoughts about this question “ Should we fear electromagnetic radiations or should we celebrate
them and appreciate how useful they are technologically?

(Start your reflection here)

Prepared by : Fergem Anne C. Flores, MEd-Science Teacher SNHS