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Worksheet 4

Name: _____________________________________ Subject: ________________


Date: __________________

I. Match the types of radiation in Column A to their corresponding effects in Column B.


Write the letter on the space provided before each number.

Column A Column B

______1. Microwaves a. Slight blood changes and very severe syndrome of


______2. Ultraviolet light nausea
______3. Radio waves b. Radiation sickness
______4. Visible light c. Direct DNA damage, sunburn, and skin cancer
______5. Terahertz light d. Calming effect
______6. Gamma rays e. Damage in the eyes or blindness
______7. X-rays f. Can damage DNA and increase the production of
______8. Infrared light proteins that help the cells to repair the damage
g. Dielectric heating in the body
h. An annoying tingling sensation

II. Fill out the boxes with the 8 types of electromagnetic waves in order of increasing
wavelength and decreasing frequency. (8 pts)

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