Wave Behavior
EM Waves
5C
Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation
Random
100

When a material or medium takes light in 

Absorption 

100

What EM wave can we see with our eyes?

Visible Light 

100

What 5C is this? 

Can we trust this source? Does the author cite credible sources? Does the site have integrity? 

Credibility 
100

Is Ionizing Radiation harmful? 

Yes

100

Does Ms. R only have one dog? 

No she has two!

200

If a wave has higher frequency it has higher______

energy 

200

Do EM waves need a medium? 

No 

200

What 5C is this? 

The circumstances around the article: the time period, the place, and the author.

Context 

200

What is an Ion? 

An atom that as lost an electron 

200

Where is Ms. R from? 

Minnesota 

300

Why do we see the color blue? 

All colors besides blue are absorbed and the color blue is reflected. 

300

How many waves are on the EM spectrum? 

300

What 5C is this? 

Compare what the article says to other sources to get different perspectives. (Find other sources that DISAGREE)

Compare 

300

What EM Waves are Non-Ionizing Radiation? 

Radio, Microwave, Infrared, Visible light 

300

Where did Ms.R go to college? 

University of Iowa

400

A material that does not transmit light. 

Opaque 

400

What EM has a wavelength the length of a football field? 

Radio Waves

400

What 5C is this? 

Analyze how the article/website is put together. Objective Facts Or Biased Opinions 

Construction 

400

What are examples of things around us that give off  Ionizing and Non-ionizing radiation? Give two for each 

Ionizing: Gamma Rays, X-Rays

Non-Ionizing: Microwaves and Cell Phones

400

What is Ms.R's boyfriends name? 

Zach 

500

What is refraction? 

When light wave bends because of a change in medium

500

What are the two types of fields that make EM waves?

Electric and Magnetic 

500

What 5C is this? 

Confirm what the article says with other sources. (Find other sources that AGREE)

Corroboration 

500

How does Ionizing Radiation cause cancer? 

An ion is created by the loss of an electron. The ion will damage the DNA of healthy cells. 

500
What's Ms.R's favorite kind of candy? 

Reese's Peanut Butter cups 

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